Byzantine Saints: Martyrs Gervasius, Nazarius, Protasius, and Celsus of Milan (14 October)

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The Holy Martyrs Nazarius, Celsus, Protus, and Gervasius (Jasus, Praus) of Milan are honored on October 14th for their steadfast faith and sacrifice during the persecutions of Emperor Nero. Saint Nazarius, son of the Christian Perpetua and the Jew Africanus, was baptized by Bishop Linus in Rome and devoted his life to preaching Christ and aiding persecuted believers. Traveling to Mediolanum (modern-day Milan), Nazarius met the twin brothers Protus and Gervasius (also known as Jasus and Praus) — devout Christians who had given up their wealth to serve the poor. They were imprisoned for their faith, and Nazarius, visiting them in prison, was later expelled and journeyed to Gaul (modern-day France), where he baptized Celsus, a young boy entrusted to him by his Christian mother. Together, Nazarius and Celsus traveled, preaching the Gospel, enduring imprisonment, and surviving miraculous deliverances from wild beasts and drowning. Eventually, they were captured and beheaded by order of Nero, alongside the twin brothers. Years later, St. Ambrose of Milan (around A.D. 386) was divinely guided to discover their relics, which were found incorrupt and were glorified by numerous healings. Their relics were solemnly transferred to Milan Cathedral, where they continue to be venerated. May the faith and courage of these Holy Martyrs inspire us to live boldly for Christ, even in the face of persecution. 🙏 Feast Day: October 14 Commemorated by: Eastern Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic Church Location: Milan, Italy Period: 1st Century (Reign of Emperor Nero) 00:00 Introduction 00:21 The Holy Martyrs of Milan 00:46 St. Nazarius – The Missionary 01:12 The Twins Protus and Gervasius (Jasus & Praus) 02:00 Nazarius and Celsus in Gaul 02:49 The Miraculous Deliverance 03:15 The Martyrdom under Nero 03:45 St. Ambrose Discovers Their Relics 04:10 Veneration and Feast Day https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #SaintNazarius #SaintCelsus #SaintProtus #SaintGervasius #MartyrsOfMilan #SaintsOfOctober14 #CatholicSaints #OrthodoxSaints #LivesOfTheSaints #ChristianMartyrs #EarlyChurch #FaithAndCourage #SensusFidelium #StAmbrose #ChurchHistory #HolyMartyrs #SaintsStory #ChristianFaith #RelicsOfTheSaints #PersecutionAndFaith 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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