Martyr
Rufinus of Apollonia
Christian of Apollonia, in Macedonia, martyred for the faith of Christ.
Life
Holy Martyr Rufinus of Apollonia was one of the two city officials of Apollonia in Macedonia who believed in Christ, in the time of the emperor Numerian (283-284). They were put to the sword together with six Athenians, the Holy Martyrs Isaurus the deacon, Innocent, Felix, Hermes, Basil and Peregrinus, who had suffered for Christ in the same city.
Beheaded beside Rufinus was the second official, Rufus. No other details are kept. St Rufinus is commemorated on 19 July, in the new style.
Commemorated the same day July 6
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