Saint Abercius
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Saint Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church
. The story of his martyrdom has been lost. His feast day is December 5. He is referenced in the Menaea Graeca
and the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes
.
Christian Church
The Christian Church is the assembly or association of followers of Jesus Christ. The Greek term ἐκκλησία that in its appearances in the New Testament is usually translated as "church" basically means "assembly"...
. The story of his martyrdom has been lost. His feast day is December 5. He is referenced in the Menaea Graeca
Menaea Graeca
Menaea Graeca is the title of a 12-volume set of books published in Venice in 1880. It includes biographies of the following Christian saints:*Saint Abercius*Abercius *Romanus of Samosata-References:...
and the Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes
Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes
Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes is a volume of hagiography by Probst Mayhew, published in Berlin in 1900. It is the sole primary collected source of several lives of saints. The individuals included in the book include:...
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See also
- 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.-See also:...
, feast day 28 February - Abercius and HelenaAbercius and HelenaAbercius and Helena are saints of the Catholic church. They are said to have been the children of Alphaeus the Apostle, although this has been challenged by some parties. Both of them are known to have been martyrs: Abercius by being exposed naked to bees, and Helena by stoning...
, first century martyrs, feast day 20 May