Holy Martyrs
Thraso and Companions
Martyrs of Rome, put to death around 302.
- Feast
- December 11old style December 24
- Reposed
- 3024th century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Saints Thraso and Companions, Pontian and Praetextatus, suffered at Rome in the time of the Emperor Diocletian, around 302, for ministering to Christian prisoners awaiting martyrdom.
The sources give no other details. They are saints of the undivided Church and are commemorated on 11 December (New Calendar).
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