A portrait of St. Caprasius of Agen
St. Caprasius of Agen
d. c. 303
Feast
October 20 · IV c.
Patron of
Agen · Martyrs
Order
Bishop or Hermit / Martyr
Bishop of Agen in Aquitaine, martyred under Diocletian c. 303 with the young virgin St. Faith; tradition holds that he had hidden in a cave during the persecution but came forward upon witnessing her courage. Feast October 20.
Life & Times
Died: c. 303 · From: France.
Patronage
St. Caprasius of Agen is invoked as the patron of agen, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Caprasius of Agen, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.