Martyr
Quadratus of Ptolemais
Martyr of Ptolemais, who suffered for Christ.
Life
Holy Martyr Quadratus of Ptolemais was one of three soldiers, Quadratus, Acacius and Stratonicus († around 273), who tormented the saints Paul and Juliana of Ptolemais. They were struck by the greatness of spirit of the martyrs, believed in Christ and were put to death at once.
The Azbyka page gives no other details of Quadratus. He is commemorated on 17 March, in the new style, and his name is not in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.
Commemorated the same day March 4
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