St. Longinusthe Centurion
of Cappadocia · who stood at the Cross of the Lord
Martyr· Red: Colour of spilt blood
“When our Savior Jesus Christ was crucified, it was the detachment of soldiers under the command of Longinus which stood watch on Golgotha...”
Dates of commemoration for saint
Birth
1st century
Cappadocia, Roman Empire
Death
1st century
Cappadocia, Roman Empire
Life path
- Centurion
- Believed in Christ
Undertakings & Callings
- Confessing the faith
Sufferings
- Execution
Eras
- Jesus Christ