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Saint Neon of Aegea

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

23-Aug

Died

Crucified in 285 outside the walls of Aegea, Cilicia (in Asia Minor); bodies left scavengers

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Neon of Aegea, a martyr of the early Christian Church, is remembered for his steadfast faith amidst persecution. Though the precise date and place of his birth remain unknown, he lived in the region of Aegea during the reign of the Pro-consul Lysias, a period marked by severe oppression against Christians. Neon’s vocation was defined by his unwavering commitment to the Christian faith, which placed him in direct conflict with the authorities.

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