Philemon the actor | |
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| Martyr | |
| Died | c. 303[1] Alexandria[1] |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | March 8 |
| Patronage | dancers |
The deacon Apollonius and his convert Philemon were Christian martyrs of the Diocletianic Persecution around 303. Philemon was a famous flute player, mime and actor at Antinoöpolis in Egypt.
- ^ a b Monks of Ramsgate. "Philemon and Apollonius". Book of Saints 1921. CatholicSaints.Info. 29 December 2016
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