Parmenas
| Saint Parmenas | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Died |
98 Philippi, Macedonia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 23 January |
Parmenas was one of the Seven Deacons. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas suffered martyrdom in 98, under the persecution of Trajan.[1]
Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some take this to be Soli, Cyprus,[2] while others interpret it as Soli, Cilicia.[3]
Notes
- ↑ Saint Parmenas Patron Saints Index
- ↑ McBrien, Richard P. (2009). The Pocket Guide to the Saints. p. 298.
- ↑ Beers, V. Gilbert (1996). The Victor Journey Through the Bible. p. 350.