He lived in the time of the persecution of Decius, and although it is certain that he was cited before the tribunal of Marcian to give an account of his faith, it is not certain that he died for it. He was indeed condemned to death, but his prudence and constancy so impressed the Emperor as to obtain his discharge from custody after he had undergone considerable suffering.Monks of Ramsgate. “Acacius”. Book of Saints, 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 30 April 2012
