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Martyr

Rhodopianus of Aphrodisias

Christian of Aphrodisias, martyred for the faith of Christ.

Feast
April 29old style May 12
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Rhodopianus of Aphrodisias (Caria), a deacon, suffered in the time of the emperor Diocletian (284-305), in Aphrodisias of Caria, together with the Holy Martyr Diodorus. For spreading the Christian faith among the pagans they were stoned.

St Rhodopianus is commemorated on 12 May, in the new style.

Commemorated the same day April 29