Ammon, Zeno, Ptolemy, Ingenuus and Theophilus

The Holy Martyrs Ammon, Zeno, Ptolemy, Ingenuus and Theophilus were five Christians of Alexandria, put to death in the year 249. Their story is preserved in the letter of Bishop Dionysius of Alexandria, quoted by Eusebius of Caesarea.

According to the account, they were standing before the tribunal when a Christian was led to sacrifice to the idols. Seeing him waver, they made signs to encourage him, and he showed that he would not deny. They themselves were seized and, in their turn, confessed the faith boldly and were put to death. The Church commemorates them together, as martyrs of Alexandria, on 20 December (new style).