Martyr
Gordian
A martyr of the undivided Church, honored in the Greek synaxarion.
- Feast
- October 31old style November 13
- Era
- 3rd century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Gordian is commemorated on 31 October (new style, the Greek calendar) together with Saint Epimachus. The synaxarion says that both received martyrdom by the sword. A verse bids Epimachus endure the teeth of the swords, and says of Gordian that, seeking the glory of the martyrs, he found it when he was seen under the sword.
The Greek source refers to 9 May for their biographical note. Place and time are not specified here.
Commemorated the same day October 31
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