Martyr · Pre-Nicene
Martyr Phokas the Gardener of Sinope
Also known as Phocas the Gardener
A poor gardener of Sinope known for hospitality and charity, who confessed Christ when soldiers came to kill him, prepared his own grave, and received martyrdom with courage.
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Notes
Distinct from Bishop Phocas of Sinope on the same date.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints