Friday, December 21, 2018

Egyptian Bishop and Martyr

St. Chaeromon


Image of St. Chaeromon

Facts

Feastday: December 22
Death: 250

Bishop of Nilopolis, in Egypt. When the persecution was instituted by Emperor Trajanus Decius, Chaeromon Was quite elderly. He and several companions fled into the Arabian desert and were never seen again. The bishop and his companions are listed as martyrs.

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