January 8th

Saint Theophilus and Helladius, Martyrs of Libya

Saint · Common of Martyrs · Libya

In Libya, the holy martyrs Theophilus, deacon, and Helladius, who are said to have been first torn and pierced with sharp potsherds, and at last cast into the fire.

Latin Original

In Líbya, sanctórum mártyrum ‘Theóphili, diáconi, et Helládii, qui primo laniáti ac téstulis peracütis compüncti, demum in ignem coniécti esse dicüntur.