05 Works, Today, March 10th, is Saint Quadratu's Day, With Footnotes - #68

Martyr Quadratus and those with him at Corinth

During a persecution against Christians,in the third century, a woman named Rufina fled from Corinth to a mountain, to escape from her pursuers. There she gave birth to a son Quadratus, and died soon afterward. The infant remained alive and was nourished in miraculous manner: a cloud appeared over him, dropping a sweet dew into his mouth.

Saint Quadratus spent his childhood and youth in the wilderness. When he was a young man, he chanced upon Christians, who enlightened him with the new Faith. Quadratus studied grammar, and later learned the physician’s art. Most of all, Quadratus loved the wilderness solitude and he spent the greater part of his time in the hills, in prayer and meditation. Many years passed, and his friends and followers frequently came to the saint to hear his instruction. Among them were Cyprian, Dionysius, Anectus, Paul, Crescens and many others.

Martyr Quadratus and those with him at Corinth:Cyprian, Dionysius, Anectus, Paul, Crescens, Dionysius, Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion, Papias,Leonidas, Chariessa, Nunechia, Basilissa, Nike, Galla, Galina, Theodora and many others

By order of emperor Decius (249-251), the military prefect Jason arrived at Corinth to torture and slay Christians. Quadratus was taken for trial and thrown into prison. Five of his friends stood beside him and confessed the name of Christ. They were: Cyprian, Dionysius, Anectus, Paul and Crescens. They were all dragged through the streets and struck with sticks and stones by the unbelievers, especially by the children.

 Jason condemned the martyrs to beheading by the sword

Vatican Library, Rome

Despite inhuman suffering, Quadratus encouraged the others, urging them not to be afraid and to stand firmly for the Faith. Jason condemned the martyrs to beheading by the sword. At the place of execution the martyrs requested for a certain time to pray, and then one after the other they bent their necks beneath the sword.

MARTYR QUADRATUS AND THOSE WITH HIM AT CORINTH

The remaining disciples of Saint Quadratus also suffered for Christ: Dionysius (another one) was stabbed in the night; Victorinus, Victor and Nicephorus were crushed in a large stone press; Claudius’s hands and feet were cut off; Diodorus was thrown into a fire prepared for him; Serapion was decapitated; Papias and Leonidas were drowned in the sea. Imitating the men, many holy women also went voluntarily to suffer for Christ. More on Saint Quadratus

Saints commemorated on March 10

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