St. Gordius of Cappadocia
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Died: beheaded in 304
Also known as Gordius of Caesarea, Gordius the Centurian
Additional Memorial 2 March (Syrian Orthodox)
Soldier in Caesarea, Cappadocia. Convert to Christianity. Dismissed from the army as his religion made his loyalties questionable to the authorities. Lived as a desert hermit. During the persecutions of Diocletian, he turned himself over to the authorities so he could publicly proclaim his faith. Martyr.