Saint Aphrodisius | |
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| Born | 25 May 7 AD Egypt |
| Died | traditionally 28 April 65 AD Béziers |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 28 April |
| Attributes | Depicted as a cephalophore |
| Patronage | his relics were carried in a procession during times of drought or plague.[1] |
Aphrodisius (French: Saint Aphrodise, Afrodise, Aphrodyse, Aphrodite) is a saint associated with the diocese of Béziers, in Languedoc, Southern France.
According to Gregory of Tours, Aphrodisius was an Egyptian who was martyred in Languedoc along with his followers Caralippus (Caralampus), Agapius, and Eusebius.[2][3]
- ^ [1] The Legend of Saint Aphrodise]
- ^ "St. Aphrodisius - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online". Catholic Online. Retrieved 2018-03-17.
- ^ In French, their names are Caralippe, Agape et Eusèbe.