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Martyr

Diphilus of Thrace

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

Feast
August 20old style September 2
Reposed
3044th century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Diphilus of Thrace suffered in the year 304, in Philippopolis in Thrace, in the persecution of Emperor Diocletian, together with the priest Severus, the centurion Memnon and thirty-⁠six other martyrs. Their hands and feet were cut off and they were thrown into a burning furnace. They are commemorated on 2 September.

Commemorated the same day August 20