Saint Cyprian of Carthage

September 14th III century

In Carthage, the Roman Africa, passion of saint Cyprian, very enlightened Bishop in holiness and doctrine, who the Church ruled wisely in difficult times, consolidating the faith of the Christians in the midst of tribulations, and ruling Gallienus, to prevail after suffering a painful exile, consummated their faith in martyrdom, beheaded by order of the proconsul, before a large crowd of people. His memory is celebrated also September el16. Roman martyrology