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St. Procopius the Great Martyr
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St. Procopius the Great Martyr

died 303 · Caesarea in Palestine · Feast July 8

Neanias was an officer sent by Diocletian to arrest Christians in Alexandria. On the way he heard a voice from heaven and saw a cross of light, and like Saul on the road to Damascus he turned to Christ. Renamed Procopius at baptism, he led his soldiers to victory with a golden cross. He was the first martyr of Diocletian’s persecution in Palestine, beheaded at Caesarea.

  • Feast: July 8 (New Calendar)
  • Lived: died 303
  • Place: Caesarea in Palestine
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