Stephen (died 1038 A.D.): as the first Christian king of Hungary he united and Christianized the Magyar people; received the "holy crown" from Pope Sylvester II in 1000 A.D.; renowned for his charity to beggars; known as the "apostolic king and apostle of Hungary."
also on August 16:
- Arsacius;
- Armel, abbot;
- Roch
Arsacius (d. 358 A.D.) was a Persian in the Roman army. He was persecuted as a Christian during the reign of Emperor Licinius, but was soon released. Upon his release, he became a hermit, and was known for his miracles and gift of prevision. His prediction of an earthquake happened, but he died during that calamity.
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