Biography
Saints Nereus and Achilleus were at first enrolled in the military tribunal, but both left the military once they had converted to the faith. For this faith they were condemned to death, probably during the reign of Diocletian. Their sepulcher is preserved in the cemetery on the Ardeatine Way, where a basilica has been constructed in their honor.[1] Saint Pancras, Martyr Optional Memorial Saint Pancras, martyr, died at the age of fourteen, at Rome probably during the Diocletian persecution. His tomb over which Pope Symmachus built the basilica of Saint Pancras, is preserved on the Ardeatine Way. He is the patron saint of children.[2] [1] 3rd volume Liturgy of the Hours, Nereus and Achilleus, Maryrs, page 1410 [2] 3rd volume Liturgy of the Hours, Pancras, Martyr, page 1412 Note: Optional Memorials and Commemorations are optional celebrations and, at present, we do not include content specific to these special days. This “About Today” is provided so that you can celebrate these Saints as you worship Christ. Thank you for praying with us. If you feel called, your Lenten offering helps carry this prayer to more hearts and languages. Contribute now