Martyr
Mappalicus
Martyr of Carthage
A martyr at Carthage in the persecution of Decius, mentioned by Saint Cyprian in a letter.
Life
Holy Martyr Mappalicus was a Christian of Africa, martyred in the persecution of Decius, around the year 250. He was regarded as the leader of a group of African martyrs, among them Firmus, Fortunata, Fortunius, Fructus, Hereda, Heremius, Julia, Martialis, Paulus and Victor, commemorated together with him.
His name is preserved by Saint Cyprian of Carthage in a letter. The old martyrologies commemorate him on 19 April in the Western calendar. He is a saint of the undivided Church, honoured without synodal canonization.
Commemorated the same day April 19
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