Claudius of Teramo

Holy Martyr Claudius of Teramo was an official of Interamnia (today Teramo in Italy), put to death around 270. According to the surviving account, in the time of the Emperor Claudius, when decrees of persecution against Christians were issued, Claudius and his soldiers Carbonan, Tibudian and Planius were condemned because they helped the Christians held in prison and supported them in what they suffered for Christ.

They were arrested, endured torments and received the crowns of martyrdom. Their bodies were buried in the church of the Holy Martyr Zeno. Saint Claudius is commemorated on 8 January, by the Western calendar (new style), together with his companions. He is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.