Saint Caprasius of Agen
Saint Caprasius of Agen (died c. 303 AD in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France) was an early Christian martyr who fled during the Diocletianic persecution to a cave in the hills above Agen. The young woman Saint Faith of Agen was being tortured for her faith in front of him; seeing her courage, he came out of hiding and presented himself to the authorities. He was immediately seized and beheaded. His feast day is October 20.
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| Saint Caprasius of Agen | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | October 20 |
| Profession | Christian layman; martyr |
| Rel. Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Patronage | Agen (in part); martyrs |
| Attributes | Palm of martyrdom; cave (symbol of his hiding) |
| Birthplace | Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France (probable) |
| Death Place | Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France |
| Cause of Death | Martyrdom; beheaded |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Saint Caprasius is associated with the martyrdom of Saint Faith of Agen (Fides or Foi). During the Diocletianic persecution (303 AD), Caprasius hid in a cave above the city of Agen. When Faith — a young Christian girl — was being publicly tortured before a crowd, the sight of her steadfast courage inspired Caprasius to come forward and declare himself a Christian. He was seized and beheaded on the spot. His body was buried alongside Faith, and both are honored in the tradition of Agen. His feast is October 20.
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Birth location: Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France (probable)
Death location: Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France
Notable location: City where he was martyred; associated with Saint Faith of Agen (Agen, Lot-et-Garonne, France)
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Saint Caprasius of Agen is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast day on October 20.
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