Innocentius

Saint Innocentius was a Christian martyr of the early Church, remembered for his faithful witness in a time of persecution. Born around the year 300 in Ancient Egypt, he lived only a short life, yet his devotion to Christ endured to the end. In 302, while still very young, Innocentius was killed for his faith, joining the countless believers whose courage helped strengthen the Church in its earliest centuries. Though few details of his earthly life have been preserved, his name continues to be honored in the Church’s prayer and memory. Saint Innocentius is venerated as a patron of Grassano, where the faithful look to his intercession. His feast day is celebrated on September 22.