Serapion of Macedonia

For other uses, see Serapion (disambiguation).
Saint Serapion
Martyr
Died 195
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church
Canonized Pre-congregation
Feast 13 July

Serapion was a martyr during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus. An Oriental Martyr and celebrated among the Greeks, Serapion converted many pagans, and in the end was arrested and died at the stake. He is believed to have been put to death in Macedonia, in 195.[1]

References

  1. St. Serapion Catholic Online


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