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Martyr

Dius

A martyr commemorated in the calendar of the Orthodox Church, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Feast
April 3old style April 16
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Dius suffered for the confession of faith in Jesus Christ, together with Elpidiphorus, Bithonius and Galicus. Saint Elpidiphorus was beheaded with the sword. Saint Dius was stoned. Saint Bithonius was drowned in the sea, and the martyr Galicus was given to the beasts to be devoured. They are commemorated on 16 April.

Commemorated the same day April 3