Saints Epipodius and Alexander | |
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Martyrs | |
Born | Epipodius: Lyon, France Alexander: Phrygia, Turkey |
Died | 178 |
Venerated in | Roman Catholicism Eastern Orthodoxy |
Major shrine | Lyon Cathedral |
Feast | 22 April |
Patronage | Epipodius is the patron saint of bachelors, victims of betrayal, and victims of torture. |
Epipodius (French: Épipode) and his companion Alexander (died 178) are venerated as Christian saints. Their feast day is 22 April, and Alexander is additionally commemorated on April 24 in the Eastern Orthodox Church.[1] Epipodius was a native of Lyon; Alexander was said to be a native of Phrygia, and a physician by profession.[2] They were both martyred during the reign of Marcus Aurelius.