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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Domninus of Rome

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

Feast
March 21old style April 3
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

According to tradition, Holy Martyr Domninus of Rome received the faith of Christ and set out to preach through Italy together with Saint Philemon. Arrested by the Roman authorities, both were put to death for Christ.

No other sure details of his life are preserved. The name of Domninus is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Church. He is commemorated on 3 April (new style).

Commemorated the same day March 21