Asterius, Claudius and Neon
Asterius, Claudius and Neon (Greek: Άστέριος, Κλαύδιος & Νεών) were a group of brothers who suffered martyrdom. During the persecutions of Diocletian, the three brothers were handed over to the proconsul of Cilicia, Lysias. They were martyred along with two women, Domnina and Theonilla a widow.
Saints Asterius, Claudius and Neon and Companions | |
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The martyrdom of Asterius, Claudius, Neon and companions depicted in the 11th century Menologion of Basil II. | |
| Martyrs | |
| Died | 303 Aegae, Cilicia |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 23 August (Roman Catholic Church), 29 October (Eastern Orthodox Church) |
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