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Hieromartyr · 2nd century

Hieromartyr Phocas Bishop of Sinope

Also known as Phocas of Sinope

Bishop of Sinope who converted many to Christ and suffered martyrdom under Trajan's persecution.

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Notes

Distinct from Phokas the Gardener of Sinope commemorated the same day.

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints