Asclepiades of Antioch
Asclepiades of Antioch (Greek: Ἀσκληπιάδης) was Patriarch of Antioch and martyr. He succeeded Serapion as Patriarch of Antioch in 211. He was given the title of martyr, due to the trials he endured during Roman persecution.[1]
Saint Asclepiades | |
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| Patriarch of Antioch, Confessor and Martyr | |
| Died | 217 |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 18 October |
See also
References
- St. Asclepiades Catholic Online
| Titles of the Great Christian Church | ||
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| Preceded by Serapion |
Patriarch of Antioch 211–217 |
Succeeded by Philetus |
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