St Philoterus – Feast Day – May 19

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St Philoterus was a nobleman of Nicomedia who was born in the 3rd century AD in Nicomedia (modern-day Turkey). He was killed and died as a martyr in 303 AD in Nicomedia during the era of Christian persecutions in the reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian. We celebrate his feast day on May 19 every year in the Catholic Church.

The Memorial of St. Philoterus – Feast Day

St Philoterus Biography

Date of Birth 3rd century AD
Country/Place of Birth Nicomedia (modern-day Turkey)
Place of Work Turkey
Date of Death 303 AD
Place of Death Nicomedia (modern-day Turkey)
Feast Day May 19
Canonization Pre-Congregation

Saint’s Biography

Saint Philoterus was the son of imperial Roman proconsul Pacian. He was killed in 303 AD during the persecutions of Diocletian.

Saint Philoterus
St. Philoterus

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