Exuperius and Zoe
Exuperius and Zoe are Christian martyrs who were murdered in AD 127. They were spouses and slaves of a pagan in Pamphylia, in modern Turkey. They were murdered with their sons, Cyriacus and Theodolus, for refusing to participate in pagan rites when one of their sons was born.
Saints Exuperius and Zoe | |
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Martyrs | |
Died | AD 127 |
Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Feast | 2 May |
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