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September 16

Cyprian

Festtag: September 16

Schutzpatron von: North Africa, bishops, plague, sick animals

Carthaginian bishop and theologian martyred defending Church unity and authority.

Festtag: September 16

Schutzpatron von: Martyrs, those falsely accused, silversmiths

Early Christian martyr celebrated for courageous faith and eloquent witness under torture.

Festtag: September 16

Schutzpatron von: Epilepsy, convulsions, earaches, farm animals, cattle, pigs

Merciful pope who championed reconciliation of lapsed Christians during persecution.