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Martyr

Elpidius of Melitene

A martyr honored at Melitene, of whom little is known.

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Feast
April 18old style May 1
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Elpidius of Melitene received the crown of martyrdom at Melitene in Armenia, together with Hermogenes. He is commemorated on 18 April by the Roman calendar (new style). The sources keep only the name and the place; the year is not known.

Commemorated the same day April 18