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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
the Week of Proper 26 / Ordinary 31
the Week of Proper 26 / Ordinary 31
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Felician, Saint
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
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was arrested at Rome for being a Christian, in company with his brother Primus. The two were brought before the emperor Maximian Hercules, who, on their refusing to sacrifice to idols, condemned them to be publicly scourged. He then sent them to Promotus, the judge of Normentum, a city four or five leagues distant from Rome. Promotus not being able to shake their resolution, beheaded them both, in the year 286 or 287. Moreri says that "the acts of these martyrs do not seem authentical;" however it be, the Church honors their anniversary on June 9. See Hoefer, Nouv. Biog. Generale, s.v.
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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Felician, Saint'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/felician-saint.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Felician, Saint'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​f/felician-saint.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.