Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria
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Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria (died 250) were Christian
martyr
s put to death under Decius
in 250.
Faustus was a priest, Abibus was a deacon, and Dionysius was a lector. They were executed with several others, who include:
The Roman Martyrology lists only
Faustus and Macarius with 10 companions. Their feast day is celebrated on September 6.
Christian
A 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...
martyr
Martyr
A martyr is somebody who suffers persecution and death for refusing to renounce, or accept, a belief or cause, usually religious.-Meaning:...
s put to death under Decius
Decius
Trajan Decius , was Roman Emperor from 249 to 251. In the last year of his reign, he co-ruled with his son Herennius Etruscus until they were both killed in the Battle of Abrittus.-Early life and rise to power:...
in 250.
Faustus was a priest, Abibus was a deacon, and Dionysius was a lector. They were executed with several others, who include:
- Andronicus, a solder
- Andropelagia,
- Cyriacus, an acolyte
- another Cyriacus,
- Theocistus, a sea captain
- Macarius,
- Andreas,
- Sarpambo,
- Thecla, and
- Caldote.
The Roman Martyrology lists only
Faustus and Macarius with 10 companions. Their feast day is celebrated on September 6.