Saint Evilasius
Martyr Evilasius | |
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| Martyr | |
| Born | c. 277 AD |
| Died | September 20, 311 (aged 33-34) Cyzicus (modern-day Erdek, Balıkesir, Turkey) |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | September 20 |
Martyr Evilasius (c. 277-311) was a pagan priest who tortured a 12-13 year-old girl who later became Saint Fausta. Realizing her courage, he himself converted to Christianity, an act punishable by death since the people of Cyzicus did not want even one of their people to convert to any religion other than their own.[1]
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