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Saint Audifax the Martyr

Martyr
Persia & Rome
Feast day: July 6

Marius, Martha, Audifax and Abachum.
Marius, Martha, Audifax and Abachum. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar / Basilica

A life of faith

Audifax the Martyr is remembered as the son of Marius and Martha. The calendar describes a Christian family of Persian origin: Marius, Martha and their sons Audifax and Abachum. Their shared remembrance connects their martyrdom with the region outside Rome.

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