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Hieromartyr · 2nd century
Hieromartyr Theodore of Perge in Pamphylia and his Companions
Also known as Theodore of Perge · Philippa (his mother) · Dioscorus · Socrates · Dionysius · Martyrs of Perge
Theodore of Perge in Pamphylia suffered for Christ during the reign of Antoninus Pius (138-161), together with his mother Philippa and the martyrs Dioscorus, Socrates, and Dionysius. Socrates and Dionysius were soldiers who were converted by witnessing his steadfastness.
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Notes
Cluster commemorated as one; principal feast Apr 21, with a secondary commemoration of 'Theodore and those with him' on Apr 19. Vocation 'Soldier' applies to the companions Socrates and Dionysius, not the whole group.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints