Ephysius

Ephysius of Sardinia (250?–303?) is a Christian martyr. Nothing is known of his life, except his martyrdom.[1] He is the patron of Cagliari, which is the capital of the island of Sardinia, in Italy. He is especially revered in the city, although his relics lie in Pisa.

Statue of the saint in the church of Sant'Efisio, Cagliari.

References
  1. Pala, Andrea (2021-08-05). Aspects of Medieval Architecture in Sardinia in the Eleventh and Twelfth Century. Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-46754-5.

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