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Martyr

Asterius of Cilicia

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

Feast
October 29old style November 11
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Asterius of Cilicia suffered for Christ in the time of the persecution of Emperor Diocletian, together with his brothers Claudius and Neon and their sister, the martyr Theonilla. The family is commemorated on 11 November. No other details of their life have been preserved.

Commemorated the same day October 29