January 7th, the feast day of Saint Lucian
January 7th, the feast day of Saint Lucian, celebrates the life of a Christian theologian and martyr born in Antioch, Turkey, around 240. Lucian was a great scholar, priest and founder of a catechism school in Antioch. During the persecution of Emperor Maximianus Daia, he was arrested, tortured and spent nine years in prison, refusing to deny his faith.
Saint Lucian, known for his steadfastness and dedication to the Church, died in 312, after being beheaded for his faith in Christ. He stood out for his biblical exegesis and for his opposition to Bishop Paul of Samosata, who denied the full divinity of Christ. His death, marked by torture and sacrifice, was a testimony of his total surrender to God.
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