Priscus of Capua

Saint Priscus was a bishop in the fifth century, linked with Africa and with Capua. He is commemorated on 1 September.

A Russian source names him bishop of the city of Castra in Africa. According to one tradition, Priscus, together with a group of priests, among them Castrensis, Tammarus, Rosius, Secundinus, Heraclius, Adjutor, Marcus, Augustus, Elpidius, Vindonius and Canion, was captured by the Arian Vandals, put in a frail boat without a rudder, and left to the mercy of the sea. They survived and reached southern Italy. Priscus became bishop of Capua, and several of the priests also became bishops.

Some regard this story as unreal and believe that the saints venerated as companions of Priscus had no connection with him and were from the region of Campania. His life therefore remains uncertain.

He lived before the separation of the Churches, and so he is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church.