(Sept. 10) (3rd century) African Bishops, seized in the persecution under Valerian, scourged and otherwise tortured, finally condemned to servitude in the mines (A.D. 260).
In the works of Saint Cyprian will be found a magnificent and consoling Epistle addressed by that Holy Martyr–Bishop to these his suffering brethren.
He wrote, In the first year of the eighth general persecution, raised by Valerian, Saint Cyprian was banished by the proconsul of Carthage to Curubis.
Saint Cyprian wrote from the place of his banishment to comfort and encourage these gallant sufferers for their faith.
[3] Butler goes on to quote the lengthy letter from Saint Cyprian, in which he praises them for their courage and encourages them to look forward to their reward in heaven.