Caesarius of Terracina
Caesarius of Terracina | |
|---|---|
| Deacon and Martyr | |
| Died | c. 3rd century Terracina, Italy |
| Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church Apostolic Catholic Church |
| Major shrine | Terracina |
| Feast | 1 November |
| Attributes | palm, Gospel, sack |
| Patronage | patron saint of Roman emperors, has replaced and Christianized the cult of Julius Caesar and Augustus; invoked against drowning, flooding, and for the good success of Caesarean section. |
Saint Caesarius of Terracina (Italian: Saint Cesario Deacono, "Saint Caesarius the Deacon") was a Christian martyr. The church of San Cesareo in Palatio in Rome bears his name. He is venerated as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, with a feast day on 1 November.