Cosmas of Aphrodisia
| Saint Cosmas | |
|---|---|
| Martyr and Bishop of Aphrodisia | |
| Born | Palermo, Sicily, Italy |
| Died |
1160 Sicily, Italy |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Cult approved by Pope Leo XIII |
| Feast | 10 September |
Cosmas was Bishop of Aphrodisia and martyr. Born at Palermo, on the island of Sicily, and was appointed and ordained Bishop of Aphrodisia, ordained by Pope Eugene III.[1] When the Saracens invaded the island and captured his see, Cosmas was seized and suffered martyrdom.
Notes
- ↑ St. Cosmas Catholic Online
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