Bishop
In glorious Rome lived a noble man Faustus with his wife Matfidia, and they had three sons: Faustin, Faustinian, and Clement. Matfidia, avoiding the temptations of Faustus's brother, left Rome with the children to escape death. The ship was wrecked, and Matfidia found herself on an island, where she spent 24 years in poverty. Faustus, remaining in Rome with Clement, searched for his family but could not find them. When Clement grew up, he learned about Christ and went to Judea, where he met the Apostle Peter and was baptized. On his journey, Clement met his mother, and they were reunited. Faustus was also found and baptized. The family returned to Rome, where Faustus and Matfidia, living a life of piety, departed to the Lord.
Clement became the bishop of Rome and governed the Church in difficult times, converting many to Christ. He was subjected to persecution and exile but continued to care for the Christians. In exile, he opened a water spring, which led to the conversion of many people. Later, by the order of Emperor Trajan, Clement was drowned in the sea. His body was found, and the relics were venerated. During the reign of Nicephorus, the relics of the saint were found and transferred with great miracles, healing many believers.
