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Martyr

Eferius

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

Feast
June 18old style July 1
Reposed
3054th century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Eferius was beheaded around the year 305 for his confession of faith in Christ, in the persecution of the Emperor Diocletian (284-305).

No other details of his life are preserved. The name of Eferius is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Church. He is commemorated on 1 July (new style).

Commemorated the same day June 18