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ST SYMPHORIAN OF AUTUN, MARTYR - 22nd AUGUST
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1. St Symphorian was the son of Faustus, of a noble Christian family, and suffered at Autun in Gaul, in the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
He had been baptised by St Benignus,
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1. St Symphorian was the son of Faustus, of a noble Christian family, and suffered at Autun in Gaul, in the reign of Marcus Aurelius.
He had been baptised by St Benignus,
#StSymphorian #EarlyChurch #Christians #Christian
2. and was remarkable for his modesty, prudence, charity, and the innocence of his manners.
For refusing to pay public homage to the pagan idols, carried before Heraclius, governor of the province.
Heraclius, being seated on his tribunal, asked him
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For refusing to pay public homage to the pagan idols, carried before Heraclius, governor of the province.
Heraclius, being seated on his tribunal, asked him
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3. why he refused to adore the gods.
He answered, because he was a Christian, and adored the true God who reigneth in heaven. Heraclius commanded him to be cruelly beaten with clubs, and sent him to prison.
Two days after, he was brought out of his dark dungeon, and presented
He answered, because he was a Christian, and adored the true God who reigneth in heaven. Heraclius commanded him to be cruelly beaten with clubs, and sent him to prison.
Two days after, he was brought out of his dark dungeon, and presented
