Martyr
Saint Tarcisius
Saint Tarcisius is celebrated as a young martyr who is said to have safeguarded the Eucharist during times of persecution. His courage and purity have made him a patron of altar servers and those entrusted with sacred duties.
Patron saint of
Sacramentarians, Youth
- Feast
- August 15
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Place
- Rome
At a Glance
Saint Tarcisius
- Feast Day
- August 15
- Era
- 3rd Century
- Primary Place
- Rome
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Sacramentarians, Youth
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Overview
Saint Tarcisius
Saint Tarcisius is celebrated as a young martyr who is said to have safeguarded the Eucharist during times of persecution. His courage and purity have made him a patron of altar servers and those entrusted with sacred duties.
Feast day: August 15
Patronage
Sacramentarians, Youth
Connected Places
- Rome, Italy: Site of his martyrdom
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