Abercius (martyr)

Abercius (martyr)

Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church. He was killed by the sword. His feast day is February 28. He is included in the "Menaea Graeca" and the "Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes".

References

*Holweck, F. G., "A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints". St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co., 1924.


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