Urpasianus
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Holy Martyr Urpasianus was a dignitary of Roman Emperor Maximian Gallerius in the early 4th century.
During the Christian persecutions perpetrated under Gallerius martyr Urpasianus renounced his position as a servant of the emperor stating, "Henceforth I am a warrior of the Heavenly King, the Lord Jesus Christ. Take back the insignia that was given to me."[1] Consequently Urpasianus was tortured and executed by flame.
Holy Martyr Urpasianus is commemorated 9 March in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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- Forty Martyrs of Sebaste also commemorated 9 March
- Martyrs of China, martyred by the state in 19-20th century
- Bartolome Blanco Marquez, martyred under similar circumstances in 20th century Spain
