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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.

Commemorated the same day January 24