St. Mamas

died c. 275 · Caesarea, Cappadocia · Feast September 2

Mamas was born in prison to Christian parents who died for the faith. He grew up a shepherd in the mountains near Caesarea, living on the milk of wild animals and preaching to them. Under Aurelian he was arrested and tortured, and a lion defended him in the arena. He was killed with a trident at fifteen. In Cyprus, where many churches bear his name, he is shown riding a lion.

Feast: September 2 (New Calendar)
Lived: died c. 275
Place: Caesarea, Cappadocia

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