Acisclus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Acisclus |
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Reliquary of Acisclus, Saint-Sernin basilica crypt
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| Martyr | |
| Born | 3rd century Córdoba, Spain |
| Died | 304 Córdoba, Spain |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | 17 November |
| Attributes | with Saint Victoria, his sister, crowned with roses |
| Patronage | Córdoba, Spain |
Saint Acisclus (also known as Ascylus or Ocysellus) was a Christian who lived a long time ago in a place called Córdoba, in what is now Spain. He died in the year 304. He is known as a martyr, which means he died for his Christian faith.
Acisclus suffered during a time called the Diocletianic Persecution. This was when the Roman Emperor Diocletian made it illegal to be a Christian. Many Christians were arrested and punished. Acisclus was martyred along with his sister, Victoria. Their special day, called a feast day, is celebrated every year on November 17.
After they were arrested, the story says that Victoria was killed by arrows. Acisclus was beheaded, which means his head was cut off. Their home was later turned into a church. In the 800s, some other Christian martyrs from Córdoba were also linked to this church.
Who Were Saint Acisclus and Victoria?
Saint Acisclus and his sister Victoria are important figures in Christian history. They are considered patron saints of Córdoba, Spain. This means people in Córdoba look to them for special protection and guidance.
Their story and their memory were honored not just in Spain but also in southern France. People especially remembered them in a region called Provence. There was even a small church built for Saint Acisclus on the side of a mountain called Montserrat.
How Are They Shown in Art?
When you see pictures or statues of Acisclus and Victoria, they are often shown as a young man and woman. They are usually wearing crowns made of roses. This symbolizes their purity and their victory as martyrs.
See also
In Spanish: Acisclo para niños
