Cornelius the Centurion
Church tradition names Cornelius as the first Bishop of Caesarea Maritima after his conversion. The Greek Menologion states he transformed his house into a church for the growing Christian community. Some accounts describe a peaceful death after years of regional missionary work. Competing traditions claim he relocated to Scepsis in Mysia (modern Turkey) where he faced martyrdom for refusing idol worship. Eastern churches celebrate his feast on February 2, while Western traditions observe September 13.
