Urpasianus

Holy Martyr Urpasianus was a dignitary of Roman Emperor Galerius in the early 4th century.
During the Christian persecutions perpetrated under Galerius martyr Urpasianus renounced his position as a servant of the emperor stating, "Henceforth I am a warrior of the Heavenly King, the Lord Jesus Christ. Take back the insignia that was given to me." Consequently, Urpasianus was tortured and executed by flame.
Holy Martyr Urpasianus is commemorated 9 March in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
== References ==
*Orthodox Church in America
== See also ==
*Forty Martyrs of Sebaste also commemorated 9 March
*Martyrs of China, martyred by the state in 19-20th century
*Bartolome Blanco Marquez, martyred under similar circumstances in 20th century Spain
Category:Eastern Orthodox saints
Category:Eastern Catholic saints
Category:Christian martyrs of the Roman era
Category:4th-century Christian martyr saints
Category:4th-century Romans