Parmenas
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| Saint Parmenas | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Died | 98 Philippi, Macedonia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 23 January |
Parmenas was one of the Seven Deacons. He is believed to have preached the gospel in Asia Minor. Parmenas suffered martyrdom in 98, under the persecution of Trajan.[1]
Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some take this to be Soli, Cyprus,[2] while others interpret it as Soli, Cilicia.[3]
Notes
- ↑ Saint Parmenas Patron Saints Index
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