Theodore, Philippa and companions
| Saints Theodore, Philippa, Dioscorus, Socrates, and Dionysius | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Martyrs | |
| Died |
220 Pamphylia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast |
20 September Roman Catholic 21 April Eastern Orthodox |
Theodore, Philippa, and companions were martyrs, who suffered crucifixion during the reign of Elagabalus. Theodore of Perge was a Roman soldier, and Philippa was his mother. Their companions who suffered martyrdom with them, included Socrates, a fellow soldier, Dionysius, a convert to Christianity who thitherto was a pagan priest, and Dioscorus.[1]
References
- ↑ Sts. Theodore, Philippa, and Companions Catholic Online
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