Saint Paul of Troas
Profile
Christian imprisoned for refusing to sacrifice to pagan idols during the persecutions of Decius. After one night in prison, a mob stirred up by the priests of Diana demanded that he and Saint Andrew be turned over to them. The two were scourged, dragged out of town, and murdered. Martyr.
- stoned to death in Alexandria Troas (in modern Turkey) c.250
MLA Citation
- “Saint Paul of Troas“. CatholicSaints.Info. 16 May 2022. Web. 27 April 2024. <>