Source: Saint Cyprian: De Lapsis & Saint Augustine: Sermons
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Saint Castus of Carthage 🇹🇳

Sanctus Castus (Known as "Castus of Carthage")
Early Christian Martyr of the Decian Persecution
Born c. 215 AD 🇹🇳 Carthage, Tunisia
Passed Away 250 AD Carthage, Tunisia
Lifespan ~35 years old
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"He who falters in the storm may yet arise to conquer through the fire."

Archival Overview

Heroic early Christian martyr of Carthage celebrated by Saint Cyprian in De Lapsis for redeeming an initial moment of human fear by returning to face torture and fire with unconquerable courage.

Biographical Record

Saint Castus was an early Christian citizen of Carthage. During the terrifying Decian persecution (250 AD), when Roman magistrates employed torture to compel Christians to burn incense to the imperial gods, Castus and his companion Aemilius initially gave way to physical agony.

Overcome with grief at having surrendered, they returned voluntarily to the tribunal, openly professing their faith. Subjected to fire and rack, they endured the flames with serene courage, perishing as radiant martyrs praised by Saint Cyprian and celebrated in sermons by Saint Augustine as beacons of redemption.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Ancient Christian Basilica of Carthage
Carthage, Tunisia
GPS: 36.8565, 10.3275
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