About Cassius of Clermont
Cassius of Clermont was a politician.
Saint Cassius of Clermont is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 3rd century. He was a senator who was converted to Christianity by Austromoine.
Cassius was killed with Victorinus (a pagan priest who had also been converted by Austremonius), Maximus, Anatolius, Linguinus, and others at Clermont-Ferrand by Chrocas, the chieftain of the Alemanni, who were invading Roman Gaul at the time. Chrocas is said to have killed a total of 6,266 Christians at Clermont at this time, according to tradition.
Gregory of Tours mentions a Church of Saint Cassius the Martyr at Clermont.
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Who was Cassius of Clermont?
Christian martyr
When did Cassius of Clermont die?
Cassius of Clermont died in 264 in Clermont-Ferrand.
What was Cassius of Clermont's occupation?
Cassius of Clermont was a politician.
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