Ephysius

Statue of the saint in the church of Sant'Efisio, Cagliari.

Ephysius of Sardinia (250?–303?) is a Christian martyr. Nothing is known of his life, except his martyrdom. He is the patron of Pisa and Cagliari. He is especially revered in the city of Cagliari, Sardinia, while his relics lie at Pisa.

Sources

Rabenstein, Katherine I. (1998) Saint of the Day, January 15: Ephysius of Sardinia at SaintPatrickDC.org

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 13113713 LCCN: no2004051400 GND: 119242591

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