Martyr
Diodorus of Perge
A martyr of Perge in Pamphylia, put to death for his faith in Christ.
- Feast
- February 3old style February 16
- Reposed
- 2503rd century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Diodorus of Perge was the brother of Papias and Claudian, shepherds of Pamphylia. They suffered in the persecution of Decius, in the year 250, for spreading the faith of Christ. They are commemorated on 16 February.
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