Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria
- Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria
Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria (died 250) were Christian martyrs put to death under Decius in 250.
Faustus was a priest, Abibus was a deacon, and Dionysius was a lector. They were executed with several others, who include:
*Andronicus, a solder
*Andropelagia,
*Cyriacus, an acolyte
*another Cyriacus,
*Theocistus, a sea captain
*Macarius,
*Andreas,
*Sarpambo,
*Thecla, and
*Caldote. The Roman Martyrology lists only Faustus and Macarius with 10 companions. Their feast day is celebrated on September 6.
References
*Holweck, F. G. "A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints". St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
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