Martyr
Mertius
Martyr of Mauretania, who suffered for Christ.
- Feast
- January 12old style January 25
- Era
- unknown
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Mertius was a soldier and suffered for the name of Christ in Africa, in the time of Diocletian (284-305). The emperor wanted to force him to sacrifice to idols and, on being refused, handed him over to torment. The saint endured cruel torments without uttering a single groan. He was thrown into prison, where he died of hunger and of his wounds. Mertius is commemorated on 25 January, in the new style.
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