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Greek Name Days

2nd–3rd century

Saint Charalambos the Hieromartyr

Priest of Magnesia in Asia Minor, martyred at a great age.

Biography

According to tradition, Charalambos was a priest at Magnesia in Asia Minor and was martyred under the emperor Septimius Severus at more than a hundred years of age.

He is one of the most popular saints in Greece, and many churches are dedicated to him.

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