He was the son of a senator in Cordoba, Spain, at a time when the area was dominated by Muslims. He became a priest and was the principal of a religious school. He was appointed Archbishop of Toledo, but because of some problem, he was never installed. He had been helping Leocrazia, a Christian young woman who was persecuted by her own family, and he was arrested and condemned to death.

In which ways are you an inspiration for the faith of others? How can you give witness each day?