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Martyrs of Aegea

Saint

Martyr

Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

27-Sep

Died

Tortured and beheaded c.303 in Aegea, Cilicia (modern Ayas, Turkey)

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

The Martyrs of Aegea were three Christian individuals who, along with Saints Cosmas and Damian, faced persecution during the reign of Diocletian. Very little is known about their personal lives, background, or any specific achievements they may have had. However, their courageous stand for their faith in the face of intense opposition and their ultimate sacrifice for their beliefs make them a shining example of martyrdom.

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