Acta Sanctorum

Martyrs of Syracus

1 January · commentary
Latin source: Heiligenlexikon
A very brief notice of anonymous early martyrs at Syracuse in Sicily, described as the first fruits of Christian martyrdom on the island during the persecution of Nero, around the year 67. 1st century

CONCERNING THE HOLY MARTYRS OF SYRACUSE.

About the year 67.

Commentary

Martyrs of Syracuse under Nero in Sicily (SS.)

From manuscripts.

Martyrs at Syracuse under Nero. Our Octavius Caietanus, in his plan for a work on the Saints of Sicily: At Syracuse, the first fruits of the holy Martyrs, during the persecution of Nero, when his impious edict was brought to Sicily. He cites the records of the Church of Syracuse.