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Martyr

Carion

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

Feast
February 1old style February 14
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Carion is known only by a name. His tongue was cut out, after which he was tormented to death. He is commemorated on 14 February, according to the Greek calendar. He is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church. The source of these facts says nothing of the time or place of his suffering.

Commemorated the same day February 1