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Glycerius of Antioch

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Glycerius of Antioch
Martyr
Diedc.300 AD
Antioch
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
CanonizedPre-congregation
Feast14 January

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

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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.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Martyrologium Romanum. 2004. p. 98.
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