Saint Acacius

For other saints with this name, see Acacius (disambiguation).

Saint Acasius
Born	3rd century Armenia
Died	4th century
Honored in	Roman Catholicism
Feast	November 27

Saint Acacius was a 4th century priest who lived in Sebaste, Armenia, during Diocletian's persecution. He was arrested and executed under the governor Maximus with seven women and one Hirenarchus, who was so impressed with the devotion to their faith he became a Christian and suffered the same fate.

Sources

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "St. Acacius". Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.