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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Benedimus the Athenian

Christian of Athens, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Feast
May 18old style May 31
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Benedimus the Athenian suffered for Christ in the city of Athens, together with Saints Heraclius and Paulinus.

The three preached to the pagans about Christ and urged them to give up the worship of senseless idols. They were brought to trial together with their disciples, who had received the true faith. After many torments they were all thrown into a blazing furnace, and there they gave their souls to God.

The saint is commemorated on 31 May, in the new style.

Commemorated the same day May 18