Abercius
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Abercius may refer to:
- the Inscription of AberciusInscription of AberciusThe inscription of Abercius is the Greek epitaph of Abercius, Bishop of Hieropolis, in Phrygia. It is an important example of early Christian epigraphy.-Archeology and context:...
, a hagiographyHagiographyHagiography is the study of saints.From the Greek and , it refers literally to writings on the subject of such holy people, and specifically to the biographies of saints and ecclesiastical leaders. The term hagiology, the study of hagiography, is also current in English, though less common...
from Abercius of HieropolisAbercius of HieropolisAbercius of Hieropolis was a bishop of Hierapolis at the time of Marcus Aurelius, also known as Abercius Marcellus. He was supposedly the successor to Papias.... - Abercius of HieropolisAbercius of HieropolisAbercius of Hieropolis was a bishop of Hierapolis at the time of Marcus Aurelius, also known as Abercius Marcellus. He was supposedly the successor to Papias....
, the writer of that document and a ChristianChristianA Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
saintSaintA saint is a holy person. In various religions, saints are people who are believed to have exceptional holiness.In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth... - Abercius of Abercius and HelenaAbercius and HelenaAbercius and Helena are saints of the Catholic church. They are said to have been the children of Alphaeus the Apostle, although this has been challenged by some parties. Both of them are known to have been martyrs: Abercius by being exposed naked to bees, and Helena by stoning...
, a pair of sibling martyrMartyrA martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
s - Saint AberciusSaint AberciusSaint Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church. The story of his martyrdom has been lost. His feast day is December 5. He is referenced in the Menaea Graeca and the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes.-See also:...
, a Christian martyr - Abercius (martyr)Abercius (martyr)Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church. He was killed by the sword. His feast day is February 28. He is included in the Menaea Graeca and the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes.-See also:...
, a Christian martyr