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Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Papias of Perge

Christian of Perge, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Feast
February 3old style February 16
Reposed
2503rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Papias of Perge in Pamphylia was a shepherd and the brother of the holy martyrs Diodorus and Claudian. The three brothers, Pamphylian shepherds, suffered in the persecution of Decius, in the year 250, for spreading faith in Christ. The Azbyka page gives no other facts.

Saint Papias is commemorated on 16 February, in the new style.

Commemorated the same day February 3