Chrysogonus

 I said in an earlier post that I would get back to some of the Saints and Martyrs listed in the first Eucharistic Prayer. Today is the day.

Saint Chrysogonus is a saint and martyr of ancient Rome. He lived in the early fourth century and was likely martyred during the Diocletianic Persecution. Veneration of this Saint dates to the late fifth century.

About the late sixth century legends arose regarding Chrysogonus' life. According to the legend, he was a functionary of the vicarius Urbis and was the Christian teacher of St. Anastasia. When he was thrown into prison during the persecution, he comforted Anastasia by letters. Chrysogonus was condemned to death, beheaded and his corpse was thrown into the sea. 

The Roman Catholic Church celebrates his feast day on November 24, the anniversary of the church that bears his name. The Orthodox Church celebrates his feast on December 22 together with hisSpiritual daughter, St. Anastasia.