Saint Maximus of Jerusalem

Memorial

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For publicly declaring his Christianity, Maximus was branded on the foot, blinded in one eye, and sentenced to forced labour in the mines during the persecutions of Maximian Galerius. He was crippled, but survived and was released during the reign of Constantine. Bishop of Jerusalem.

Died

  • c.350 in Jerusalem of natural causes

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Maximus of Jerusalem“. CatholicSaints.Info. 12 February 2024. Web. 5 June 2024. <>