Skip to content

Holy Martyrs

Heliodorus, Venustus and Companions

Heliodorus, Venustus and seventy-⁠five others, who suffered in Africa around 284.

Feast
May 6old style May 19
Reposed
2843rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

The Holy Martyrs Heliodorus, Venustus and Companions are a group of seventy-⁠seven martyrs who suffered under Diocletian, between 284 and 305. Heliodorus and seven others were put to death in North Africa, the rest at Milan. They are commemorated on 6 May.

Commemorated the same day May 6