Memorial
15 August
Profile
Third-fourth century layman or deacon (sources vary). While taking Communion to prisoners, Tarcisius was attacked by a pagan mob, and died defending the Host. Martyr. It is said that when the pagans searched him after beating him to death, there was no trace of the Sacrament.
Patronage
altar boys; altar girls; altar servers; first communicants
15 August
Profile
Third-fourth century layman or deacon (sources vary). While taking Communion to prisoners, Tarcisius was attacked by a pagan mob, and died defending the Host. Martyr. It is said that when the pagans searched him after beating him to death, there was no trace of the Sacrament.
Patronage
altar boys; altar girls; altar servers; first communicants