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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Philemon of Rome

A martyr of Rome, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Feast
March 21old style April 3
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Philemon of Rome, according to tradition, received the faith of Christ and went with Saint Domninus to preach in Italy. Arrested by the Roman authorities, both were put to death.

Saint Philemon is commemorated on 3 April. He is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Church. The Azbyka page gives no other details of his life.

Commemorated the same day March 21