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Anthimos Bishop of Nicomedia
His church having been burned to the ground (presumably by Pagans or government officials), killing many inside it, Anthimos took refuge in a nearby village in order to continue to care for his remaining flock. The Emperor Maximian sent a contingent to find him. When they did eventually come upon him – not knowing who [...]
Time Check, Anicetus & Photios the Martyrs
Let’s check in with the calendar – yup – its the 10th Wednesday after Pentecost. It’s so easy to loose track of the simple things – yes? Anyway today is the commemoration of Anicetus the Martyr. Anicetus, ike Euplus who we commemorated yesterday, openly “presented himself” to the authorities boldly declaring that all those who [...]