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Martyrs of Apollonia

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

17-Jun

Died

Beheaded at Apollonia (Pojani), Macedonia (in modern Albania)

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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Biography

The Martyrs of Apollonia were a group of devout Christians who sought refuge from religious persecution in a cave near Apollonia, located in Macedonia. These courageous individuals, whose names we know are Basil, Ermia, Felix, Innocent, Isaurus, Jeremias, and Peregrinus, chose to uphold their faith even in the face of danger and potential death.

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