Saint Cyprian, martyr and bishop of North Africa during the fifth century. In 484, Cyprian, Saint Felix, and 4,964 assorted unnamed parishioners were driven into the Libyan desert by the Arian Vandal King Huneric. There they were tortured and martyred for their faith. Their story was recorded by Victor of Utica.
Banishment followed these actions, so good and so benevolent. For impiety always makes this return, that it repays the better with the worse.
Life and Passion of St Cyprian of Carthage (Pontius)
Like many of the most obnoxious kings, Huneric died by putrefaction, being eaten alive by worms.
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