Saint Cyriacus, deacon, and his companions
A Roman deacon under Diocletian, Cyriacus was condemned to forced labor for assisting Christians building the Baths. After delivering the daughters of…
First name and chronology
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Cyriacus, between 301 and 1909; the most famous is Saint Cyriacus, celebrated on August 8th.
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
A Roman deacon under Diocletian, Cyriacus was condemned to forced labor for assisting Christians building the Baths. After delivering the daughters of…
Bishop of Ancona, Saint Cyriacus was martyred in Palestine during the reign of Julian the Apostate after visiting the Holy Land. His cult developed pa…
A servant to Bishop Saint Maximinus in Trier during the 4th century, Quiriacus practiced nocturnal piety to avoid vainglory. Slandered by jealous cler…
Cardinal-Archbishop of Toledo and founder of the congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Cardinal Sancha, he was distinguished by his heroic charity…
The feast of Cyriacus is celebrated on August 8th, in memory of Saint Cyriacus.
4 saints and blesseds bear the name Cyriacus, including Saint Cyriacus, Saint Cyriacus, Saint Quiriacus and Ciriaco María Sancha y Hervás.
The most famous saint named Cyriacus is Saint Cyriacus (4th century).