Hyacinth of Caesarea
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Hyacinth was a martyred Christian
saint
, who had been the chamberlain
to Emperor Trajan. Saint Hyacinth was imprisoned in Caesarea, Cappadocia
, and after numerous scourges
, he starved to death refusing meat which had been blessed for sacrifice to pagan gods, in 120.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
saint
Saint
A saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth...
, who had been the chamberlain
Chamberlain (office)
A chamberlain is an officer in charge of managing a household. In many countries there are ceremonial posts associated with the household of the sovereign....
to Emperor Trajan. Saint Hyacinth was imprisoned in Caesarea, Cappadocia
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a historical region in Central Anatolia, largely in Nevşehir Province.In the time of Herodotus, the Cappadocians were reported as occupying the whole region from Mount Taurus to the vicinity of the Euxine...
, and after numerous scourges
Flagellation
Flagellation or flogging is the act of methodically beating or whipping the human body. Specialised implements for it include rods, switches, the cat o' nine tails and the sjambok...
, he starved to death refusing meat which had been blessed for sacrifice to pagan gods, in 120.