Saint Theophilus of Cyprus
Profile
Eighth-century soldier, sailor and admiral of the Christian fleet stationed on Cyprus. Captured in battle by invading Muslims, he was imprisoned for four years, then ordered to renounce Christianity and convert to Islam; he refused. Martyr.
MLA Citation
- “Saint Theophilus of Cyprus“. CatholicSaints.Info. 21 July 2016. Web. 29 April 2024. <>