Torquatus of Guadix

Saint Torquatus is regarded, according to tradition, as a Christian missionary of the first century, from the apostolic age, and the first bishop of Guadix (ancient Acci) in Spain. He is the patron of the city of Guadix and of the place San Trocado in Allariz. He is commemorated on 1 May.

According to tradition he evangelized the town of Acci, identified with Guadix, and became its first bishop. He belongs to the group of the Seven Apostolic Men, seven clerics ordained at Rome by Saints Peter and Paul and sent to preach in Hispania. Besides Torquatus, the group includes Hesychius, Caecilius, Ctesiphon, Euphrasius, Indaletius and Secundius.

It is not certain whether Torquatus was a martyr or a confessor of the faith.