Memorial Day: April 22When did Saint Caius live: 3rd century ADBIOGRAPHY:Saint Caius, also known as Gaius or Cajus, was the Bishop of Rome and served as Pope from 283 to 296 AD. He was likely from Dalmatia (modern-day Croatia) and is said to have been related to Emperor Diocletian. During his pontificate, Christians experienced a brief period of peace before the great persecutions began. According to tradition, St. Caius hid in the Roman catacombs, where he eventually died a natural death. His tomb is located in the Catacombs of St. Callixtus, and his veneration as a saint began early.PATRONAGE:St. Caius is the patron saint of Dalmatia and the Catholic Church in Croatia.SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:The symbols of San Caius are the book, signifying his teaching role, and the bishop's staff, representing his ecclesiastical authority.PATRON SAINT OF:Kajus, Caius, Gaius, Kai, Kay, Keijo, Gajo, Gai, Cajetan, Cajus, Cajo, Caio.