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Martyr

Theophilus of Crete

A martyr of Crete, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Feast
March 31old style April 13
Era
unknown
Place
Crete
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Theophilus of Crete suffered for faith in Christ on the island of Crete, together with his wife and children. The time and the details of his confession are not known.

The Church commemorates him on 13 April, following the Greek calendar. He is not included in the present calendar of the Russian Church.

Commemorated the same day March 31