Hesychius of Carteia
Hesychius of Carteia was one of seven bishops who are said to have been sent to Spain by the apostles Peter and Paul in the 1st century. The historical existence of these bishops is doubtful, even if Pope John Paul II explicitly referred to the seven bishops as missionaries of Spain during a visit to Spain in 1982 .
Lore
The tradition on these "Seven Apostolic Men" ( siete varones apostólicos ) mentions in detail
- Hesychius as Bishop of Carteia (today Cazorla )
- Torquatus of Acci (today Cádiz )
- Ctesiphon of Vergium (today Berja )
- Secundus of Abula (today Abla )
- Indaletius of Urci (today Almería )
- Caecilius of Illiberis (now Granada )
- Euphrasius of Illiturgum (today Andújar )
This tradition comes from the martyrology of Lyon from the year 806, which in turn is based on a source from the 5th century. According to manuscripts from the 10th century, the seven men went ashore in Cádiz, where they were persecuted by the local population but miraculously saved.
Adoration
The veneration of the saints is always local; their common feast day is May 15th. Of St. Hesychius is also commemorated on March 1st.
Representations
Medieval representations of the saints are unknown. Modern sculptures, stained glass or pictures are also extremely rare; the saints are represented there as bishops.
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| SURNAME | Hesychius of Carteia |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Spanish bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century |