Asterius, Claudius and Neon

Saints Asterius, Claudius and Neon and Companions
Martyrs
Died 303
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Canonized Pre-congregation
Feast 23 August (Roman Catholic Church), 29 October (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Asterius, Claudius and Neon 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. Martyred along with them were two women, Domnina and Theonilla a widow.[1]

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