Episode 1953: St Roderick

Saint Roderick, also known as Ruderic, was a Mozarab Catholic priest during the 9th century in Spain. Mozarabs were Christians who lived under Muslim rule in Al-Andalus (Islamic Iberia).

Here's a summary of his life:

Lived in Cabra, Spain
Had two brothers, one Muslim and one who had abandoned Christianity
Tried to intervene in a fight between his brothers but was beaten unconscious
His Muslim brother falsely claimed Roderick had converted to Islam
Accused of apostasy (abandoning Islam) and imprisoned
Beheaded along with another Christian named Solomon in Cordoba
Feast day celebrated on March 13th
Roderick's story reflects the religious tensions of the time period in Al-Andalus. He is venerated as a martyr for his loyalty to his Catholic faith.