Saint Gordius was a Roman centurion from Cappadocia who lived during the early 4th century. After being dismissed from the military during the persecutions under Diocletian, he sought refuge as a hermit in the desert. He eventually returned to the city of Caesarea, where he publicly declared his Christian faith during public games held in honor of Mars. Because of this bold testimony, he was arrested and executed by beheading, likely between 314 and 320 AD.