St. Vincent of Saragossa
Vincent was born third century AD Saragossa, Spain. Not much is known about his early life. But he was a deacon. He was taken prisoner for not denouncing his faith. He was thrown in jail. The prison guards made him starve. He refused to worship the pagan gods. He was tortured by being burnt on a grid iron. He burnt but he lived. They starved him even more. Until his martyrdom finally he was crucified in a cross shaped like an X. Vincent is the patron saint of wine growers,wine,vinegar makers, and Portugal. He is the protomartyr of Spain. Prayer Father may the martyrdom of saint Vincent help us understand that your name is holy we must defend with all our faith and strength. We ask this through Christ our Lord. AMEN