Sabinian of Troyes
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Saint Sabinian of Troyes (died 275) was a pagan
who converted
to Christianity
(tradition states that he was converted by Patroclus of Troyes
), and became a martyr
under Marcus Aurelius. He was beheaded
at Rilly-Sainte-Syre
near Troyes
.
His feast day
is 29 January.
Paganism
Paganism is a blanket term, typically used to refer to non-Abrahamic, indigenous polytheistic religious traditions....
who converted
Religious conversion
Religious conversion is the adoption of a new religion that differs from the convert's previous religion. Changing from one denomination to another within the same religion is usually described as reaffiliation rather than conversion.People convert to a different religion for various reasons,...
to Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
(tradition states that he was converted by Patroclus of Troyes
Patroclus of Troyes
Saint Patroclus of Troyes was a Christian martyr who died around 259 AD. A wealthy native of Troyes, he was noted for his charity....
), and became a martyr
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
under Marcus Aurelius. He was beheaded
Decapitation
Decapitation is the separation of the head from the body. Beheading typically refers to the act of intentional decapitation, e.g., as a means of murder or execution; it may be accomplished, for example, with an axe, sword, knife, wire, or by other more sophisticated means such as a guillotine...
at Rilly-Sainte-Syre
Rilly-Sainte-Syre
Rilly-Sainte-Syre is a commune in the Aube department in north-central France.-Population:-References:*...
near Troyes
Troyes
Troyes is a commune and the capital of the Aube department in north-central France. It is located on the Seine river about southeast of Paris. Many half-timbered houses survive in the old town...
.
His feast day
Calendar of saints
The calendar of saints is a traditional Christian method of organizing a liturgical year by associating each day with one or more saints and referring to the feast day of said saint...
is 29 January.