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Saint Agathonica of Pergamum

Martyr
Pergamum
Feast day: October 13

Group icon: Papylus, Carpus, Agathodorus, Agathonica and Chryse the New Martyr. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar

A life of faith

Agathonica was the sister of the deacon Papylus. The calendar includes her in the martyrdom account of Papylus and Bishop Carpus at Pergamum. The shared notice supplies few details of her earlier life.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Agathonica’s commemoration invites prayer for families whose lives are disrupted by persecution.

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