Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria
Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria (died 250) were Christian martyrs 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:
- Andronicus, a solder
- Andropelagia,
- Cyriacus, an acolyte
- another Cyriacus,
- Theocistus, a sea captain
- Macarius,
- Andreas,
- Sarpambo,
- Thecla, and
- Caldote.
The Roman Martyrology lists onlyy one Faustus and Macarius with 10 companions. Their feast day is celebrated on September 6.
References
[edit]- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
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