Statue of the saint in the church of Sant'Efisio, Cagliari.

Ephysius of Sardinia (250?–303?) is a Christian martyr. Nothing is known of his life, except his martyrdom.[1] He is the patron of Cagliari, which is the capital of the island of Sardinia, in Italy. He is especially revered in the city, although his relics lie in Pisa.

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  1. ↑ Pala, Andrea (2021-08-05). Aspects of Medieval Architecture in Sardinia in the Eleventh and Twelfth Century. Brill. ISBN 978-90-04-46754-5.

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