Doa st tarcisius biography

St tarcisius

Tarsicius or Tarcisius was a martyr of the early Christian church who lived in the 3rd century.

The biography of St Tarcisius has been depicted in various forms of art.

Saint Tarcisius, a holy boy from the 3rd century, became the patron saint of altar boys for his courage and devotion.

Tarcisius was a twelve-year-old acolyte during one of the fierce Roman persecutions of the third century, probably during that of Valerian.