Hieromartyr · 4th century
Hieromartyr Artemon of Laodicea
Also known as Artemon of Laodikeia · Artemon the Presbyter
Presbyter of Laodicea in Syria who served as a reader for sixteen years before his ordination. Renowned for his zeal in destroying idols and preaching Christ, he was seized and martyred during the persecution of Diocletian.
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Notes
Distinct from Artemon, Bishop of Seleucia (Mar 24).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints