Martyr
Adauctus
Martyr of Phrygia
A martyr in Phrygia, killed around 305, remembered in the ancient martyrologies of the Church.
- Reposed
- 3054th century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Adauctus, from an illustrious family of Italy, is counted among the martyrs of Phrygia, put to death under Diocletian and Maximian around the year 305, because he opposed these emperors in the matter of faith.
He is a saint recognised by the Catholic and the Orthodox Churches, and his commemoration is kept on 7 February. The sources keep no further details. He is a saint of the undivided Church.