St Irenaeus of Pentapolis Biography, Feast Day, Date of Birth, Country of Birth, Profession, Place of Work, Date of Death, Place of Death, Beatification Date, Canonization Date
Irenaeus of Pentapolis Profile. Born: in Libya, Africa. Worked in Pentapolis, Lybia. Died: 310 AD in Pentapolis, Lybia. Feast Day is celebrated on March 26.
Irenaeus of Pentapolis Biography |
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| Date of Birth | unknown |
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| Country of Birth | Libya of Africa |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Deacons |
| Profession | Bishop, Deacons |
| Place of Work | Pentapolis, Lybia |
| Date of Death | 310 AD |
| Place of Death | Pentapolis, Lybia |
| Feast Day | March 26 |
| Beatification | Beatified by Pre-Congregation |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Irenaeus of Pentapolis Biography
St Irenaeus of Pentapolis was a Deacon at Pentapolis, Lybia. He was tortured and had his tongue cut out and were left for dead, but they all survived and died years later of natural causes. However, because they were willing to die, and because there were attempts to kill them, they are considered martyrs.
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