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Martyr

Panphyrius of Thrace

Christian of Thrace, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Feast
August 20old style September 2
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Panphyrius of Thrace suffered in the year 304 at Philippopolis in Thrace, under Diocletian, together with the presbyter Severus, the centurion Memnon and thirty-⁠six other martyrs. Their hands and feet were cut off and they were then thrown into a fiery furnace.

Saint Panphyrius is commemorated on 2 September, in the new style. He is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Commemorated the same day August 20