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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Aphrodisius of Cilicia

A martyr of Cilicia, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Feast
June 21old style July 4
Era
unknown
Place
Cilicia
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Aphrodisius of Cilicia was beheaded in Cilicia, in Asia Minor, for faith in Christ the Saviour. He is commemorated on 4 July. His name is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Commemorated the same day June 21