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Cassian, Saint

1910 New Catholic Dictionary

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(4th century) Martyr, died Imola, Italy. He was a schoolmaster at Imola when a persecution broke out, probably that of Decius or Valerian. Refusing to sacrifice to the gods, he was condemned to the mercy of his pupils who tortured him to death with their iron styles or pencils. Patron of Mexico City. Relics at Imola. Feast, Roman Calendar, August 13,.

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Entry for 'Cassian, Saint'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ncd/​c/cassian-saint.html. 1910.
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