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Porphyrius of Ephesus

Porphyrius of Ephesus
Porphyrius of Ephesus
Martyr

The holy martyr suffered during the reign of Julian the Apostate (361–363). Being an actor, on the birthday of the emperor, he was to perform a role in which he had to mock the mystery of the Holy Baptism. However, having immersed himself in the water, he pronounced: "The servant of God, Porphyrius, is baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." Under the influence of God's grace, which he received upon these words, he openly confessed himself a Christian. Julian ordered him to be tortured and after the torments to be beheaded. This took place in the city of Ephesus in the year 361.

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