Cassius of Clermont
3rd-century Christian martyr
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Saint Cassius of Clermont is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 3rd century. He was a senator who was converted to Christianity by Austromoine.[1]
Died~264 AD
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Clermont-Ferrand, France
VeneratedinRoman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
FeastMay 15
Saint Cassius of Clermont and Companions | |
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 Stained glass depiction of Cassius, Église Saint-Eutrope, Clermont-Ferrand | |
| Martyr | |
| Died | ~264 AD Clermont-Ferrand, France |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | May 15 |
Cassius was killed with Victorinus (a pagan priest who had also been converted by Austremonius),[2] Maximus, Anatolius, Linguinus, and others at Clermont-Ferrand by Chrocas, the chieftain of the Alemanni, who were invading Roman Gaul at the time.[3] Chrocas is said to have killed a total of 6,266 Christians at Clermont at this time, according to tradition.[4]
Gregory of Tours mentions a Church of Saint Cassius the Martyr at Clermont.[5]
