Philetus (martyr)
| Saints Philetus, Lydia, Macedo, Theoprepius (Theoprepides), Amphilochius and Cronidas | |
|---|---|
| Martyrs | |
| Died |
c. 121 Illyria |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church; Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Feast | March 27; March 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics) |
Saint Philetus (d. 121), is along with Saints Lydia, Macedo(n), Theoprepius (Theoprepides), Amphilochius and Cronidas (Cronides), venerated as a Christian martyr.[1]
According to the Roman Martyrology, they were martyred in Illyria during the reign of Hadrian. The Martyrology also states that Philetus was a senator, that Lydia was his wife, Macedo and Theoprepius their sons, Amphilochius a captain, and Cronidas a notary.
Their Acta are considered unreliable.[2]
References
- ↑ Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints p502 Matthew Bunson, Stephen Bunson - 1998 "Phanurius (date unknown) + Martyr, called a warrior- saint. From Crete, he ... with companions. Philetus was supposedly a senator who resided in the province of Illyria and was put to death during the persecution under Emperor Hadrian (r.
- ↑ Saint of the Day, March 27