Saint Porphyrius the Martyr

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An actor who, while performing in a play that mocked baptism, suddenly declared himself a Christian. Julian the Apostate was in the audience, was not amused, and had Porphyrius murdered on the spot. Martyr.

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  • “Saint Porphyrius the Martyr“. CatholicSaints.Info. 25 February 2022. Web. 20 May 2024. <>