A portrait of St. Hyacinth of Caesarea
St. Hyacinth of Caesarea
d. c. 108
Feast
July 3 · II c.
Patron of
Martyrs · Chamberlains
Order
Layman / Martyr
Roman martyr (d. c. 108), young chamberlain of the emperor Trajan secretly Christian; at age 12 refused to eat meat sacrificed to idols and was starved to death in prison. Pre-Congregation; among the very early Roman cubicularius-martyrs.
Life & Times
Died: c. 108 · From: Turkey / Caesarea.
Patronage
St. Hyacinth of Caesarea is invoked as the patron of martyrs, chamberlains. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Hyacinth of Caesarea, 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.