Saint Zeno of Nicomedia

Memorial: 22 December
Profile: Roman soldier. As the emperor Diocletian offered sacrifice to a statue of the goddess Ceres, Zeno laughed at and riduculed the whole procedure. His jaw was shattered for having spoken, and he then was martyred for his sentiment.
Died: beheaded in 303 in Nicomedia (modern Turkey)
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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