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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Hieromartyr

Philagrius of Cyprus

A cleric of the Church of Cyprus who died a martyr for his faith in Christ.

Feast
February 9old style February 22
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Hieromartyr Philagrius of Cyprus was a bishop in Cyprus and is remembered together with the holy hieromartyrs Marcellus and Pancratius. All three were disciples of the holy Apostle Peter and were appointed by him bishops: Marcellus in Sicily, Philagrius in Cyprus and Pancratius in Tauromenium. For spreading the faith of Christ among the pagans they received a martyr's end.

The saints are commemorated on 22 February.

Commemorated the same day February 9