22 January
Vincent of Saragossa, Deacon,
first Martyr of Spain, 304
The title line above states almost all that is certainly known about
Vincent, the earliest Spanish martyr whose name is known to us. It
is said that he was brought to trial along with his bishop Valerius,
and that since Valerius had a speech impediment, Vincent spoke for
both, and that his fearless manner so angered the governor that
Vincent was tortured and killed, though his aged bishop was only
exiled.