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In Egypt, of St. Varus, a soldier, who, under Maxiniinus, emperor, visiting and relieving seven holy monks that lay in prison one of them dying, he would needs succeed in his place; and after most cruel torments endured together with them, obtained the palm of…

Feast: 19 October

Martyrological notice

In Egypt, of St. Varus, a soldier, who, under Maxiniinus, emperor, visiting and relieving seven holy monks that lay in prison one of them dying, he would needs succeed in his place; and after most cruel torments endured together with them, obtained the palm of martyrdom.