Martyr
Rufus of Capua
Martyr of Capua, who died around the year 295, commemorated on 27 August.
Life
Saint Rufus of Capua, martyr, is venerated beside another martyr of the same name, in the third and fourth centuries. He is commemorated on 27 August.
Two martyrs named Rufus are known from Capua. Of one it is said that he was a deacon, that he was also called Rufinus, and that he suffered around the year 295, together with others. Of the other it is said that he suffered with a companion, Carponius or Carpophorus, in the persecution of Diocletian.
He should not be confused with Saint Rufus, the bishop of Capua.
Commemorated the same day August 27
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