Wednesday, December 18, 2013

SAINT OF THE DAY

December 18

St. Rufus

Rufus and Zosimus were citizens of Antioch (or perhaps Philippi) who were brought to Rome with St. Ignatius of Antioch during the reign of Emperor Trajan.

They were condemned to death for their Christianity and thrown to wild beasts in the arena two days before the martyrdom of Ignatius.

Feast Day December 18.