Faustus

Holy Martyr Faustus suffered in the third century, in the time of Emperor Decius (249-251), the fiercest persecutor of Christians of that century. Amid the persecutions, confiscations, exiles and martyrdoms, Faustus showed himself a brave man, preaching Christ.

Seized by the persecutors about the year 250, he was condemned to crucifixion. His torment on the cross lasted five days, during which he bore it with wonderful patience, blessing and thanking God, until he gave up his spirit and received the crown of martyrdom. The Greek synaxarion says that the cross was his salvation, since nailed to it he kept his faith.

He is commemorated on 16 July (new style).