# Commemorations of Saint Cornelius

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> Updated: 2026-09-26T05:00:29.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3.

The Church commemorates various figures named Cornelius. On September 13, the focus is on Saint Cornelius the Centurion, a Roman from Caesarea Maritima recognized as the first Gentile convert to Christianity following a vision and baptism by the Apostle Peter.

On September 16, the commemoration shifts to Saints Cornelius and Cyprian. This includes Cornelius in his role as Pope, who worked alongside Cyprian, the Bishop of Carthage, to maintain ecclesiastical unity. Their shared legacy involves addressing the crisis of the ‘lapsi’—Christians who had renounced their faith—by advocating for mercy and readmission through penance rather than extreme rigorism. Cornelius died in exile at Centumcellae, while Cyprian was executed in Carthage.

According to the Orthodox religious calendar, September 26 marks the commemoration of Saint Cornelius the Centurion. This date also serves as a pre-feast for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Historical accounts note that after his initial conversion, Cornelius served as a bishop in Scythopolis, where he faced martyrdom for his beliefs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-26: Saint Cornelius the Centurion commemorated on Orthodox calendar

The Orthodox calendar commemorates Saint Cornelius the Centurion on September 26, a day also marking the pre-feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-cornelius-the-centurion-commemorated-on-orthodox-calendar

### 2026-09-16: Saints Cornelius and Cyprian commemorated by the Church

The Church celebrates the feast of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian, martyrs who worked to maintain unity and mercy within the early Christian Church during Roman persecutions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saints-cornelius-and-cyprian-commemorated-by-the-church

### 2026-09-12: Saint Cornelius the Centurion commemorated by the Church

The Church commemorates Saint Cornelius the Centurion on September 13, honoring the first Gentile convert baptized by the Apostle Peter.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saint-cornelius-the-centurion-commemorated-by-the-church

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