Caprasius of Agen

Saint Caprasius of Agen (French: Saint Caprais) is venerated as a Christian martyr and saint of the fourth century. Relics associated with him were discovered at Agen in the fifth century.[1] Local legends dating from the 14th century make him the first bishop of Agen, though, as Alban Butler writes, the only evidence to support his existence is the dedication of a church to him in the 6th century.[1]

Saint Caprasius of Agen
Stained glass depicting the martyrdom of Saint Caprasius in the Église Saint-Caprais, Craponne-sur-Arzon, France
Died	303 AD Agen
Venerated in	Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church
Feast	October 20

During the 9th century, his cult was fused with that of Saint Faith and Alberta of Agen, also associated with Agen.[1][2][3] His cult was also fused with that of Primus and Felician, who are called Caprasius' brothers.[4]

Cathédrale Saint-Caprais d'Agen

In the year 866, Faith's remains had been transferred to Conques, which was along the pilgrimage route to Compostela. Her cult, centered at the Abbatiale Sainte-Foy de Conques, spread along the pilgrim routes on the Way of St. James. The Church of San Caprasio, built in the beginning of the 11th century, is a First Romanesque church located at Santa Cruz de la Serós, which was on the Way of St. James.