Sergius & Bacchus
Basilica of Saint Sergius, Rasafa, Syria Assyrian Church of the East of Mar Sarkis (Saint Sergius), Tehran Veneration of Sergius and Bacchus dates to the fifth century. A shrine to Sergius was built in Resafa (renamed Sergiopolis around ), but there is no certain evidence for his or Bacchus' cult much older than that. Their cult grew rapidly during the early fifth century, in accordance. First time i read abt gay saints Interesting Article
Sergius and Bacchus
Sergius and Bacchus were 3rd-century Roman soldiers and Christian martyrs who loved each other. Their story is told in words and pictures for their feast day Oct. 7. They are by far the best documented, most widely worshiped and most influential male paired saints in Christian history. These “gay saints” have inspired some of the most beautiful art depicting the holiness of same-sex. Several weeks ago, I was preparing my Sunday bulletin and was searching on the internet for an icon of the Saints commemorated on that day — October 20 — the Holy Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus of Syria. I was shocked to discover that some elements in our society have proclaimed them Patron Saints of Same Sex Marriage and that icons of these holy martyrs have been distributed at Gay Pride events. A Twisted Tale of Two Saints
Who were these holy saints and why has their story been hijacked by the gay community? St. Sergius and Bacchus were officers in the Roman army during the time of the Roman emperor Galerius ( A.D.) They were held in high esteem until it became known that they were Christians for refusing to take part in pagan sacrifices to the Roman gods. So, it should come as a big surprise that, during the early days of the religion, there were two male lovers who would go on to be venerated as saints across the whole of Christendom. Their names were Sergius and Bacchus, and this is their story. Sergius and Bacchus
A Secret Calling Sergius and Bacchus were high-ranking Roman soldiers during the reign of emperor Galerius, at the beginning of the fourth century. They were originally described as erastai, meaning lovers, indicating they were engaged in an erotic homosexual relationship. That did not bother their contemporaries. However, same-sex couples weren’t uncommon back then. But Sergius and Bacchus. Radiant, Bacchus told Serge they were 'bound together' forever and would be reunited, and that 'your crown of justice is me, my crown of justice is you. Sergius and Bacchus were young Roman nobles and high ranking legionnaires in the Roman army stationed in late third century Syria. 
St. Sergius and St. Bacchus
Saints Sergius and Bacchus were third-century Roman soldiers, Christian martyrs and men who loved each other. Their story is told here in words and pictures for their feast day today (Oct. 7). The close bond between Sergius and Bacchus has been emphasized since the earliest accounts, and recent scholarship has revealed their homosexuality. At a time when being a Christian meant risking your life, Sergius and Bacchus chose not only to remain faithful to their beliefs, but also — according to some interpretations — to each other. Two officers in the Roman army, martyrs, saints… and perhaps lovers.
Sergius and Bacchus
Discover the (love) story of Sergius and Bacchus, Roman officers and Christian martyrs—now LGBTQ+ icons of faith, love, and resistance. .
Saints Sergius and Bacchus
GAY St. Sergius and St. Bacchus: meet the gay couple who would have been blessed by the Catholic Church Both went through a rite called "adelphopoiesis" that consisted of a type of homoaffective union. . Sergius and Bacchus
Sergius and Bacchus Feast Day Celebrated on Oct. 7 in the West Venerated as Saints in the Fifth Century Gay Franciscan Iconographer Robert Lenz Icon of Sergius and Bacchus First Displayed at Chicago’s Pride Parade (). .