Euplus (d. 304) was an archdeacon in Catania, which is in Sicily (to be fair that can be said of many cities). He was known to always carry a gospel book, for which he was arrested and dragged before the governor, Calvin—erm, Calvisinus[1]. Commanded to worship Mars, Apollo, and Aeculapius, Euplus replied he worshiped the… Continue reading August 11 – Euplus of Catania; Clare of Assisi
