Theodore, Philippa and companions
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Theodore, Philippa, Dioscorus, Socrates, and Dionysius | |
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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 (Greek: Θεόδωρος) as a Roman soldier, and Philippa (Φιλίππα) was his mother. Their companions who suffered martyrdom with them, included Socrates, (Σωκράτης) a fellow soldier, Dionysius (Διονύσιος), a former pagan priest who converted to Christianity, and Dioscorus (Διόσκορoς).[1]
References
- ^ Sts. Theodore, Philippa, and Companions Catholic Online
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