Martyr · 2nd century
Martyr Philetus the Senator
Also known as Philetus · Philetos · Lydia · Macedonius · Theoprepius · Amphilochius · Chronides
Philetus, a senator at the court of the emperor Hadrian, was condemned for confessing Christ together with his wife Lydia and their sons Macedonius and Theoprepius. They were martyred in Illyria.
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Notes
Named cluster: Philetus, his wife Lydia, sons Macedonius and Theoprepius, and (per tradition) the commander Amphilochius and Chronides the notary. Martyred in Illyria under Hadrian (117-138).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints