S. VALERIUS, B. OF SARAGOSSA.
(beginning of 4th cent.)
[Roman Martyrology, but in others on Jan. 19th, 22th, 23rd, or 29th.]
Of this saint little is known, except that he associated with him S. Vincent, to speak for him, he having an impediment in his speech. When Dacian persecuted the Church, S. Valerius was taken to Valentia and there imprisoned. When brought forth and interrogated, his nervousness prevented him from articulating a word, therefore Vincent, the deacon, spoke for him. Vincent was ordered to execution, but Valerius was banished.