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Saint Onesiphorus the Martyr

Martyr
The martyrs commemorated on November 9
Feast day: November 9

Onesiphorus and Porphyrius the Martyrs.
Onesiphorus and Porphyrius the Martyrs. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar / Basilica

A life of faith

Onesiphorus the Martyr is commemorated with Porphyrius. The calendar describes their torture and death during Diocletian’s persecution. Christians recovered their bodies and buried them at a place called Panghianete.

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

A reflection

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