Martyr · January 8
St. Abo of Tiflis
Abo of Tiflis was a Christian martyr of Arab origin, who went on to practice his faith in what is now Tbilisi, the capital of present-day Georgia.
Iraq · Present-day geography
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Martyr · April 22
St. Acepsimas of Hnaita
Acepsimas of Hnaita was a bishop, martyr, and saint.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · March 1
St. Agnes Tsao Kou Ying
Agnes Tsao Kou Ying was a Qing dynasty Chinese layperson who was martyred for preaching the Gospel in Guangxi.
China · Present-day geography
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Martyr · August 7
St. Afra
Afra was martyred during the Diocletian persecution.
Germany · Present-day geography
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Martyr · April 19
St. Ælfheah of Canterbury
Ælfheah of Canterbury was an Anglo-Saxon Bishop of Winchester, later Archbishop of Canterbury from 1006 to 1012.
United Kingdom · Present-day geography
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Martyr · January 22
St. Anastasius of Persia
Anastasius of Persia was a Zoroastrian soldier in the Sasanian army who later became a convert to Christianity and was martyred in 628.
Iran · Present-day geography
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Martyr · April 18
St. Apollonius the Apologist
Apollonius the Apologist was a 2nd-century Christian martyr and apologist who was martyred in 185 under the Emperor Commodus.
Italy · Present-day geography
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Martyr · February 2
St. Bruno, Duke of Saxony
Bruno, Duke of Saxony was Duke of Saxony from 866 until his death in 880.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · August 13
St. Cassian of Imola
Cassian of Imola was a Christian saint of the 4th century.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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Martyr · January 27
St. Devota
Devota is the patroness saint of Corsica and Monaco.
France · Present-day geography
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Martyr · April 16
St. Engratia
Engratia is venerated as a virgin martyr and saint.
Portugal · Present-day geography
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Martyr · August 25
St. Genesius of Rome
Genesius of Rome is a legendary Christian saint, once a comedian and actor who had performed in plays that mocked Christianity.
Origin uncertain · Birthplace uncertain
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