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Adrian of Nicomedia (also known as Hadrian) or Saint Adrian ( Greek: Ἁδριανὸς Νικομηδείας, romanized : Adrianos Nikomēdeias, died 4 March 306) [2] was a Herculian Guard of the Roman Emperor Galerius Maximian. After becoming a convert to Christianity with his wife Natalia (Ναταλία), Adrian was martyred at Nicomedia ...
According to legend Adrian was a pagan officer at the imperial court of Nicomedia. Impressed by the courage of a group of Christians who were being tortured, he declared himself a Christian and was imprisoned with them and suffered excruciating tortures before he was put to death.
Saint Adrian of Nicomedia. Martyr. Feast Day: March 4. Death: March 1, 4. Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, also known as Hadrian, was a pagan officer and bodyguard at the imperial court of Nicomedia. He earned his reputation as a fierce and devoted protector, standing by the side of the emperor.
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May 31, 2018 · The patron saint of corrections officers, St. Adrian of Nicomedia, is said to have been a Roman officer astonished by the faith and courage of the Christians whose torture he was...
After his proclamation of faith in Jesus Christ, St. Adrian was immediately brought before the imperial court and was tortured and beheaded on March 4, 304. He was 28 years old. Images of St. Adrian generally feature weapons and anvils. He is honored as the patron saint of illness and prison guards.
The holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie confessed the Christian Faith during the reign of Maximian, in Nicomedia, in the year 298. Adrian was a pagan; witnessing the valor of the Martyrs, and the fervent faith with which they suffered their torments, he also declared himself a Christian and was imprisoned.
Aug 26, 2021 · Martyrs Adrian and Natalia and 23 companions, of Nicomedia. Commemorated on August 26. Troparion & Kontakion. The Martyrs Adrian and Natalia were married in their youth for one year prior to their martyrdom, and lived in Nicomedia during the time of the emperor Maximian (305-311).