Saint Sophocles

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Saint Sophocles is believed to have lived during the era of the Roman Empire, likely under the reign of Emperor Diocletian (who ruled from 284 to 305 AD), known for his severe persecution of Christians. He is thought to have been a Christian living in one of the regions around the Aegean Sea.

According to the tradition, Saint Sophocles was a devout Christian who was well-known for his deep faith and strong commitment to the teachings of Christ. During the time of persecution, he was arrested by Roman authorities for refusing to renounce his Christianity. Despite the threats, tortures, and pressures he faced, he remained resolute in his belief and would not abandon his faith.

Saint Sophocles suffered greatly for his refusal to recant. The specifics of his martyrdom vary in different sources, but it is believed that he was ultimately executed for his faith, likely through beheading or some other form of public execution.

Saint Sophocles is remembered as a courageous martyr who faced tremendous suffering for his Christian faith. His steadfastness in the face of persecution serves as an example of unwavering faith and devotion to Christ. His story may not be widely known, but in certain regions, particularly in the Aegean Islands and parts of Greece, he is honored as a local saint.

His feast day is celebrated on November 10th, although this may not be universally recognized across all Christian traditions. The remembrance of his life and sacrifice continues to inspire Christians, particularly those who venerate local or lesser-known saints.

While Holy Martyr Sophocles is not as widely celebrated or known as other martyrs, his story exemplifies the courage and faith of early Christians who stood firm in the face of severe persecution. His life is a testament to the power of faith and the ultimate sacrifice many Christians made for their belief in Christ during the Roman Empire’s hostile era.

The African Holy Martyrs Sophocles, Maximus, Pompey and Terence martyred in the year 250 AD, during the reign of Decius (249-251 AD) and governor Fourtounianou in Africa Carthage along with other thirty-nine Christians whose names are: Alexander, Anaxarchos, Anaximenes, Aristides, Demaratus, Dimoklis, Demosthenes, Dionysius, Epaminondas, Eteocles, Zenon, Elias, Hercules, Isaiah, Hephaestion, Themistocles, Theophrastus, Theseus, Thomas, Isocrates, Luke, Makarios, Miltiades, Mnisarchos, Xenophon, Homer, Parmenion, Pelopidas Pericles, Pindar, Polybius, POLYNIKI, Prometheus, Socrates, Theodore ,Timothy, Titus, Filopoimin, Fokion and Chronic