Today is the feast day of Vincent of Saragossa. The deacon Vincent's fearless manner so angered the governor that he was tortured and killed at Valencia. He was the earliest of the Spanish martyrs. Summary of St Vincent, Deacon, Martyr.Vincent died in 304, martyred in Valencia (Spain) during the persecution of the emperor Diocletian. A … Continue reading St Vincent of Saragossa (d. 304) Deacon and Martyr
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Vincent is the earliest Spanish martyr whose name is known to us. It is said that he was brought to trial along with his bishop Valerius, and that since Valerius had a speech impediment, Vincent spoke for both, and that his fearless manner so angered the governor that Vincent was tortured and killed. A fearless … Continue reading VINCENT OF SARAGOSSA, DEACON AND MARTYR
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