Agapius of Spain

Agapius of Spain was a Christian martyr and most likely a bishop who died under the persecutions of the emperor Valerian in AD 259. According to tradition, he was a Spaniard, who along with some others was exiled by the Roman government to Africa. He was martyred along with several others at Cirta in 259.

His feast day is observed on April 29.

References

  • [http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1160 St. Agapius: Catholic Online, Saints and Angels]
  • [http://www.saintpatrickdc.org/ss/0429.shtml Saint of the Day, April 29: Agapius and Companions] at SaintPatrickDC.org

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Category:259 deaths

Category:3rd-century Christian martyrs

Category:Year of birth unknown

Category:Romans from Hispania

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