Theodore, Philippa and companions
Theodore, Philippa, and companions were martyrs, who suffered crucifixion during the reign of Elagabalus. Theodore of Perge (Greek: Θεόδωρος ό Περγαίος) as a Roman soldier, and Philippa (Φιλίππα) was his mother. Their companions who suffered martyrdom with them, included Socrates, (Σωκράτης) a fellow soldier, Dionysius (Διονύσιος), a former pagan priest who converted to Christianity, and Dioscorus (Διόσκορoς).[1]
Saints Theodore, Philippa, Dioscorus, Socrates, and Dionysius | |
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| Martyrs | |
| Died | 220 Pamphylia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 20 September Roman Catholic 21 April Eastern Orthodox |
References
- Sts. Theodore, Philippa, and Companions Catholic Online
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