March 5 - Saint Adiran of Caesarea

Saint Adrian of Caesarea -Martyr

Adrian was martyred in the 4rth century at Caesarea and is called in the writings of Eusebius, who related the events of Adrian to those of Ebulus. The two arrived at Caesarea with the precise aim of joining and assisting the Christians living there. They were soon discovered, arrested, and tried. Refusing to abjure their faith, they were condemned to death during the games in the amphitheater. Adrian was torn apart by wild beasts and then beheaded on March 5 or 7 of the year 309.

NAME : Adriean is from the Latin and means "born at Adria."

"Saints - A Year in Faith and Art"
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