Cassian of Tangier
Cassian of Tangier | |
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Icon of Cassian of Tangier located in the Russian Orthodox Church of the Resurrection, Rabat | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | c. mid 3rd century AD |
| Died | 298 AD Tingis, Mauretania Tingitana (modern-day Tangiers, Morocco) |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | December 3 |
| Patronage | Stenographers |
Saint Cassian of Tangier (or of Tangiers or of Tingis) was a Christian saint of the 3rd century. He is traditionally said to have been beheaded on 3 December, AD 298, during the reign of Diocletian. The Passion of Saint Cassian is appended to that of Saint Marcellus of Tangier and his saint day is celebrated on 3 December.