Great Martyr · 4th century
Great Martyr Procopius of Caesarea
Also known as Neanius · Procopius of Caesarea in Palestine
A military officer of Jerusalem, in the world Neanius, who being sent to persecute the Christians was met by Christ on the road as once was Saul, and turning to the faith broke his idols, suffered fearful torments, and was beheaded under Diocletian.
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Notes
Not Procopius the Fool of Ustya (same day) nor Procopius of Varna.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints