Acisclus
Christian martyr · Died 313
Saint Acisclus was a martyr of Córdoba, in Hispania. His life is mentioned by Eulogius of Cordoba. He suffered martyrdom during the Diocletianic Persecution along with his sister Victoria. Their feast day is 17 November.
Acisclus is read about 15 times a day, in 9 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 19 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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The red slit in the neck in this bust of St. Acisclus at the Hispanic Society refers to his decapitation at the order of the Roman governor of Cordoba. The often juvenile representation of the saint may refer to the governor's taunt, "think about the beauty of your youth, lest you perish."
Church of Sant Acisclus y Santa Victoria de Surp.
Chapel of Saints Acisclo and Victoria, in Arroyuelos (Valderredible, Spain). Cave church.About this person
There is doubt about the historical veracity of Victoria's existence, but both martyrs were honored in the Mozarabic liturgy.
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Died 313