Holy Martyrs
Irenarchus and Acacius
Two martyrs honored together; few details about them survive.
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- Feast
- November 27old style December 10
- Era
- unknown
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Irenarchus and Acacius were martyrs of the persecution under Diocletian. Acacius was a priest; Irenarchus was a pagan who turned to Christ. Both, with seven Christian women whose names are not known, were put to death for their faith around the year 305, at Sebaste.
They are commemorated on 27 November.
Commemorated the same day November 27
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