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Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Paulinus the Athenian

Christian of Athens, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Feast
May 18old style May 31
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Paulinus the Athenian is commemorated on 31 May with the martyrs Heraclius and Venedimus. The three suffered for Christ in Athens, where they preached to the pagans about Christ and urged them to give up the worship of senseless idols. The chosen of God were brought to trial together with their disciples, who had received the true faith. After many torments, all were thrown into a burning furnace, in which they gave up their souls to God.

Saint Paulinus is commemorated on 31 May, in the new style.

Commemorated the same day May 18