Martyr
Rhodopianus of Aphrodisias
Christian of Aphrodisias, martyred for the faith of Christ.
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
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