During the reign of Emperor Aurelian, a fierce persecution was raised against Christians. In the city of Tricassine lived an honest man named Patroclus, who led a pious life, serving God and distributing his wealth to the needy. He possessed the gift of healing and cast out demons.
Upon hearing about the saint, Aurelian ordered him to be brought to him. Saint Patroclus confessed his faith in the one God, rejecting the pagan gods. The emperor, enraged, ordered him to be tortured, but the saint did not succumb to threats and remained faithful to Christ.
After severe tortures, the saint was sentenced to death. He prayed to God, asking for mercy, and when he was led to the Seine River for execution, he miraculously crossed the river without drowning. The soldiers, frightened, could not find him and thought he had vanished.
Later, the saint was captured again and once more refused to worship the idols. He was beheaded, and his body was secretly buried by Christians who honored him as a martyr.
Saint martyr Patroclus died around the year 275, leaving behind an example of faithfulness and piety.
