Julian of Antioch was a 4th-century Christian martyr of senatorial rank. Often identified as Julian of Tarsus, Cilicia, or Anazarbus, he lived during the era of the Diocletian persecutions. Historical accounts and legends suggest he suffered extreme tortures, including being paraded through several cities in Cilicia for a year. He eventually met his death by being placed in a sack containing sand, scorpions, and vipers before being cast into the sea.