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Abercius (other)
Abercius (Avercius, Avircius, Avirkios) is a men's given name that may refer to: * The Inscription of Abercius, a hagiography from Abercius of Hieropolis * Abercius of Hieropolis, the writer of that document and a Christian saint *Abercius of Abercius and Helena Abercius and Helena are saints of the Catholic church. They are said to have been the children of Alphaeus the Apostle, although this has been challenged by some parties. Both of them are known to have been martyrs: Abercius by being exposed naked t ..., a pair of sibling martyrs * Saint Abercius, a Christian martyr * Abercius (martyr), a Christian martyr {{dab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inscription Of Abercius
The inscription of Abercius is the Greek epitaph of Abercius, Bishop of Hieropolis (died ca. 167), in Phrygia. It is an important example of early Christian epigraphy. Archeology and context About the middle of the 2nd century, Abercius left his episcopal city and visited Rome. On his way home he travelled through Syria and Mesopotamia, and was received with great honours in various places. He died shortly after his return to Hieropolis, but not before he had composed his own epitaph, conveying a most vivid impression of all he had admired during his stay in Rome. This epitaph may well have inspired the ''Life of Abercius'' such as it has come down to us, since all its details may be explained by the hints contained in the inscription, or else belong to the common foundation of all legends of saints. The ''Life'', as a matter of fact, includes a transcription of the epitaph. Tillemont was greatly struck by the ideas therein expressed, and Pitra endeavoured to prove its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abercius Of Hieropolis
__NOTOC__ Abercius of Hieropolis (Greek , died c. 167) was a bishop of Hierapolis at the time of Marcus Aurelius, also known as Abercius Marcellus. He was supposedly the successor to Papias. Abercius is said to have evangelized Syria and Mesopotamia, and is on that basis referred to as one of the Equals-to-the-Apostles. He was imprisoned under Marcus Aurelius, and died about 167. Abercius' feast day is celebrated on 22 October (for those churches which follow the Julian Calendar, 22 October occurs on the Gregorian Calendar date of 4 November). Several works are ascribed to Abercius: # ''An Epistle to the Emperor Marcus Aurelius'', of which Baronius speaks as extant, but he does not produce it # A ''Book of Discipline'' (Greek ) addressed to his clergy; this too is lost. Abercius is also the subject, and probable author, of the Inscription of Abercius, preserved in the Vatican Museums. William Ramsay said that "Abercius was bishop of Hieropolis in the valley of Sandukli and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Abercius And Helena
Abercius and Helena are saints of the Catholic church. They are said to have been the children of Alphaeus the Apostle, although this has been challenged by some parties. Both of them are known to have been martyrs: Abercius by being exposed naked to bees, and Helena by stoning. They are commemorated with a feast day on May 20. They are commemorated in the Orthodox Church on May 26. See also *Saint Abercius, martyr, feast day 5 December *Abercius (martyr) Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church. He was killed by the sword. His feast day is February 28. He is included in the and the . See also *Saint Abercius Saint Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church. The story of his martyrdom has ..., feast day 28 February References Sources * Holweck, F. G. ''A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints''. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co., 1924. 1st-century Christian martyrs 1st-century Christian female saints Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Groups of Chris ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Abercius
Saint Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church. The story of his martyrdom has been lost. His feast day is December 5. He is referenced in the ''Menaea Graeca'' and the ''Menologium der Orthodox-Katholischen Kirche des Morgenlandes''. See also *Abercius (martyr) Abercius is a martyr of the Christian church. He was killed by the sword. His feast day is February 28. He is included in the and the . See also *Saint Abercius, martyr, feast day 5 December *Abercius and Helena Abercius and Helena are saints of ..., feast day 28 February * Abercius and Helena, first-century martyrs, feast day 20 May References Sources *Holweck, F. G. ''A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints''. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co., 1924. Year of birth unknown Year of death unknown Christian saints in unknown century Christian martyrs {{saint-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
