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Saint Hierotheos, Monk and Tiberiopolis Martyr

Monk and martyr
Tiberiopolis, now Strumica · 4th century
Feast day: November 28

Published photograph of a section of the Tiberiopolis martyrs fresco: John the priest, Chariton, Hierotheos, Socrates, Peter the priest, Basil the deacon, Theodore the bishop. The full published photographic frame is retained.
Published photograph of a section of the Tiberiopolis martyrs fresco: John the priest, Chariton, Hierotheos, Socrates, Peter the priest, Basil the deacon, Theodore the bishop. The full published photographic frame is retained. Image source: Holy Metropolis of Polyani and Kilkis

A life of faith

Hierotheos is named as a monk among the fifteen martyrs of Tiberiopolis, now Strumica. Their received account remembers a Christian community persecuted during the reign of Julian in the fourth century. The group is commemorated on November 28.

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