An officer in the legions under Emperor Lincinius, he refused to take part in pagan sacrifices. Released from service, he went on to be ordained a priest and eventually became Bishop of Mopsuestia in Cilicia. He died circa 321.
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Auxentius of Mopsuestia
- Donald R. McClarey
Donald R. McClarey
Cradle Catholic. Active in the pro-life movement since 1973. Father of three, one in Heaven, and happily married for 43 years. Small town lawyer and amateur historian. Former president of the board of directors of the local crisis pregnancy center for a decade.
