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St. Tarcisius, a 3rd - 4th century deacon, was attacked by a pagan mob, and died defending the Hosts he was taking to Chrisitan prisoners. It is said that when the pagans searched him after beating him to death, the Hosts had miraculously disappeared.
While not yet a canonized saint, Archbishop Oscar Romero was murdered in El Salvador duirng the consecration of a Mass he was saying. As he held up the chalice and pronounced the words, "This is the cup of my blood . . ." the shots rang out and his blood mingle with that of Christ on the altar.
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∙ 13y agoSt. Tarcisius, a 3rd - 4th century deacon, was attacked by a pagan mob, and died defending the Hosts he was taking to Chrisitan prisoners. It is said that when the pagans searched him after beating him to death, the Hosts had miraculously disappeared.
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How did Saint Tarcisius grow up?
Virtually nothing is known about the life of Saint Tarcisiius except that he was martyred as a young man while taking the Eucharist to Christian prisoners.
Where were Saint Peter and Saint Paul martyred?
Both Peter and Paul were martyred in Rome.
Who is the patron saint of Eucharistic ministers?
The Patron Saint Index lists no patron saints of Eucharistic ministers. However, Saint Tarcisius would be good candidate for the position. He was martyred while taking the Eucharist to Christian being held for execution by the Roman authorities.
What actually did Saint George martyr?
George was martyred. He martyred no one.
Was Saint Sebastian martyred for his beliefs?
Yes, he was martyred for being a Christian.
Was Saint Christopher martyred?
Yes, Christopher was martyred about the year 251.
Where did Saint Agnes die?
Saint Agnes was martyred in Rome.
Who was the first Filipino Catholic saint martyred in Japan in the 17th century?
Saint Pedro Calungsod was martyred in 1672 at the age of 17.
What is St. Clare always holding in her pictures?
St. Clare is often depicted holding a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament. This represents her devotion to the Eucharist and her role as the patron saint of television.
Why is Saint Isaac an American saint?
Saint Isaac Jogues was martyred in America - Canada.
Were Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Blessed Pedro Calungsod martyred?
Yes, both Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Blessed Pedro Calungsod were martyred for their faith. Saint Lorenzo Ruiz was martyred in Japan in 1637, while Blessed Pedro Calungsod was martyred in Guam in 1672. They are both revered as Filipino martyrs and saints in the Catholic Church.
Who was the saint martyred for her faith in Chalcedon?
Euphemia
