Martyr
Acacius of Ptolemais
A martyr of Ptolemais, put to death for his faith in Christ.
Life
Saint Acacius of Ptolemais was one of three soldiers, Codratus, Acacius and Straton (died about 273), who tortured Saints Paul and Juliana of Ptolemais and were struck by the greatness of spirit of the martyrs and believed in Christ. They were put to death at once. He is commemorated on 17 March. His name is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Commemorated the same day March 4
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