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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Holy Martyrs

Epictetus and Companions

Martyrs of North Africa who suffered around 250.

Feast
January 9old style January 22
Reposed
2503rd century
Place
North Africa
Order
Martyrs

Life

The Holy Martyrs Epictetus and Companions were twelve martyrs of North Africa who suffered probably in the persecution of Decius, around 250. They are named Epictetus, Jucundus, Secundus, Vitalis, Felix and seven other companions.

Epictetus was a bishop and is mentioned by Saint Cyprian. No other details of their martyrdom survive. They are saints of the undivided Church, commemorated on 9 January (new style).

Commemorated the same day January 9