Vincent lived in the late 3rd to early 4th century in Saragossa, Roman Spain. This was during the reign of Emperor Diocletian, when Christianity was illegal under Roman law.
He was a deacon. His work was practical. He assisted the bishop, read in public, and spoke when needed. The bishop he served, Valerius, had difficulty speaking clearly in public Latin. When something had to be said in public or in court, Vincent spoke for him.
When Roman authorities began arresting Christians, Vincent and Bishop Valerius were taken together to trial. During the hearing, Vincent answered the questions. He stated plainly that they were Christians and would not deny it.
Bishop Valerius was sent into exile. Vincent was kept.
Vincent was tortured over time. Accounts say that after being beaten, he was laid on broken glass and open wounds and left there overnight. As the punishment continued, he became calmer. He endured. He later died from his wounds.
After his death, authorities tried to dispose of his body to erase his memory. Others recovered it, and his story spread.
Walking away would have been easier, but Saint Vincent remained faithful to God.
Let’s keep learning the saints’ way—day by day.
⌨ ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
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