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Saint Apphia of Colossae

Apostolic saint and martyr
Colossae, Phrygia
Feast day: November 22

Philemon, Apphia and Archippus. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar / Basilica

A life of faith

Apphia is commemorated with Philemon, Archippus and Onesimus in the calendar’s remembrance of apostolic disciples. The shared notice places their Christian witness at Colossae and describes their arrest and death during persecution.

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A reflection

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