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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Hieromartyr

Stephen of Reggio

Bishop of Reggio

Bishop and martyr of Reggio, honored in Western and Eastern calendars.

Feast
July 5old style July 18
Era
1st century
Place
Reggio
Order
Martyrs

Life

Stephen of Reggio is honored as the first bishop of the city of Reggio in Italy, and he is commemorated on 5 July (the date in the calendars of Western saints, new style). According to tradition he was consecrated bishop by the apostle Paul and died a martyr under Nero, in the first century. He is the chief patron of the city of Reggio. The source consulted says no more; little else is known.

Commemorated the same day July 5