Glycerius of Antioch | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Died | c.300 AD Antioch |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 14 January |
Glycerius (Italian: Glicerio) was a deacon who was martyred in Antioch. He is honoured as a Saint in the Catholic Church.[1] Previously, he was listed as 'Clerus' on 7 January in the Old Roman Martyrology.
Life
Almost nothing is known about the life and martyrdom of Glycerius. He was a deacon and martyr of Antioch. He was tortured seven times, imprisoned, and finally martyred by beheading in Antioch, Syria.
References
- ↑ Martyrologium Romanum. 2004. p. 98.
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