Saint Evilasius

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Martyr Evilasius
Martyr
Bornc. 277 AD
DiedSeptember 20, 311 (aged 33-34)
Cyzicus
(modern-day Erdek, Balıkesir, Turkey)
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
FeastSeptember 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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