Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria (died 250) were

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s put to death under

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in 250. Faustus was a priest, Abibus was a deacon, and Dionysius was a lector. They were executed with several others, who include: *Andronicus, a soldier *Andropelagia, *Cyriacus, an acolyte *another Cyriacus, *Theocistus, a sea captain *Macarius, *Andreas, *Sarpambo, *Thecla, and *Caldote. The Roman Martyrology lists only Faustus and Macarius with 10 companions. Their

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is celebrated on 6 September.

References

*Holweck, F. G. ''A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints''. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924. 250 deaths Saints from Roman Egypt Saints trios 3rd-century Christian martyrs Groups of Christian martyrs of the Roman era {{saint-stub