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Martyr

Philix of Athens

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

Feast
July 6old style July 19
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Philix of Athens (Felix) was an Athenian and suffered for Christ in the city of Apollonia in Macedonia, in the time of the emperor Numerian (283-284). He is remembered in the group made up of the deacon Isaurus, Innocent, Felix, Hermias, Basil and Peregrinus, all Athenians.

With them two city magistrates, Rufus and Rufinus, who had come to believe in Christ, were also beheaded. The saints are commemorated on 19 July. The Azbyka page gives no other details about Felix.

Commemorated the same day July 6