A portrait of St. Pamphilus of Caesarea
St. Pamphilus of Caesarea
c. 240 – 309
Feast
June 1 · IV c.
Patron of
Biblical scholars · Librarians · Martyrs
Order
Priest / Scholar / Martyr
Greek priest, scholar, and martyr (c. 240-309), of Beirut, formed at Origen's school of Alexandria; built up the great Christian library of Caesarea (later used by Eusebius and Jerome) and produced biblical and patristic texts. Imprisoned for two years in the Diocletian persecution and beheaded at Caesarea. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Born: c. 240 · Died: 309 · From: Beirut / Caesarea, Palestine.
Patronage
St. Pamphilus of Caesarea is invoked as the patron of biblical scholars, librarians, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Pamphilus 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.