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Martyr

Calliopius

A martyr of the Church, commemorated in the Orthodox calendar.

Feast
November 10old style November 23
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Calliopius died a martyr's death together with Nereus and Orion. The time and place of their suffering are unknown. Calliopius and Nereus were put to the sword, and Orion was buried alive in the earth. They are commemorated on 23 November, according to the Greek calendar. They are not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Commemorated the same day November 10