Glycerius of Antioch explained

Honorific Prefix:Saint
Glycerius of Antioch
Titles:Martyr
Death Date:c.300 AD
Death Place:Antioch
Feast Day:14 January
Venerated In:Roman Catholic Church
Canonized Date:Pre-congregation

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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Martyrologium Romanum . 2004 . 98.