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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Hieromartyr

Roman of Nepi

A saint honored at Nepi, of whom little is known.

Uncertain source. We are looking to verify this information as soon as we can.

Feast
August 24old style September 6
Era
1st century
Place
Nepi
Order
Martyrs

Life

Roman of Nepi was a bishop and martyr of the 3rd century. According to a Passio written in the 11th century, he was beheaded in the forum of Nepi beside Bishop Ptolemy, under Claudius Gothicus (about 270), for refusing to sacrifice to the gods. A pious matron, Savinilla, buried his body. He is a patron of the city of Nepi.

Commemorated the same day August 24