Philoromus

Philoromus was a high imperial official at Alexandria and a martyr in the time of the persecution of Diocletian, killed together with Saint Phileas, bishop of Thmuis.

The historian Eusebius of Caesarea relates that Philoromus held a high office in the imperial administration at Alexandria and sat in judgment every day, attended by a guard suited to his rank and Roman dignity. Together with Phileas, bishop of Thmuis, known for his love of country and his philosophical learning, he was called upon to renounce the faith. Relatives, friends, men of high position and even the judge begged them to take pity on themselves and on their children and wives, but they would not choose love of life above confession. They stood firm against the threats and insults of the judge, and both were beheaded.