Martyr
Theodotion of Egypt
A martyr of Egypt, put to death for his faith in Christ.
- Feast
- January 24old style February 6
- Reposed
- 3034th century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Theodotion of Egypt was the brother of the Holy Martyrs Paul and Pausirius. The three brothers suffered in the third century, in the time of Diocletian (284 to 305), in the Egyptian city of Cleopatris, in the year 303.
The calendar page we rely on says no more about them. They are commemorated on 6 February (new style). Their names are not included in the present Menologion of the Russian Church.
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