Cassian of Tangier
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For the French saint, see John Cassian. For the martyr of Imola, see Cassian of Imola.
Saint Cassian of Tangier (or of Tangiers or of Tingis) was a Christian saint of the 3rd century. He is traditionally said to have been beheaded on 3 December, AD 298, during the reign of Diocletian. The Passion of Saint Cassian is appended to that of Saint Marcellus of Tangier[1][2] and his saint day is celebrated on 3 December.[3]
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Saint Cassian of Tangier | |
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Martyr | |
Born | c. mid 3rd century AD |
Died | 298 AD Tingis, Mauretania Tingitana (modern-day Tangiers, Morocco) |
Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Feast | December 3 |
Patronage | Stenographers |
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