Silvanus of Gaza | |
|---|---|
| Hieromartyr | |
| Born | Syria Palaestina |
| Died | ca. 311 AD Phaeno |
| Venerated in | Oriental Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | May 4 |
Silvanus of Gaza, also Hieromartyr Silvanus of Gaza was bishop of Gaza and a martyr during the Great Persecution, together with 39 other Christians. He is venerated as a saint by the Roman Catholic and the Eastern Orthodox Church and his feast day is the 4 May and the 14 October, respectively.[1][2]