Cassian of Tangier

Cassian of Tangier ( † December 3 298 in Tangier ), also called Cassius was a Christian martyr. The Roman Catholic Church venerates him as a saint, and the Evangelical Church in Germany, he is considered memorable witness to the faith.

General

According to tradition, he was on 3 December 298, ie during the reign of Diocletian, beheaded. The Martyrdom of Cassian is traditionally viewed as a consequence of the martyrdom of Marcellus of Tangier. This is now regarded by some experts as not detectable. Cassian of Tangier is (* 348) mentions in his Liber Hymn Peristephanon ( De Coronis Martyrum ) ( Carmen IV, 45-48 ) of Prudentius:

" Ingeret Tingis sua Cassianum, festa Massylum monumental regum, qui cinis gentes Domitas coegit ad Iuga Christ. "

Possible translation:

" Tingis leads, what is his: the Cassian, which once massylische ruler festive honored; whose ashes the nations Christ won. "

Anniversaries

• Evangelical: October 28, in the Protestant calendar name (together with Marcellus of Tangier )
• Roman Catholic: December 3 ( traditionally be assumed death)