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Epaphra

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Epaphra on 19 July. The source places the commemoration at Colossis, in Phrygia.

Feast: 19 JulyColossis, in Phrygia

Martyrological notice

The historical Roman Martyrology commemorates Epaphra on 19 July. The source places the commemoration at Colossis, in Phrygia.

Historical martyrology witness · Martyrologium Romanum (Latin historical edition)

Colossis, in Phrygia, natalis sancti Epaphrae, quem sanctus Paulus Apostolus concaptivum appellat. Hic, ab eodem Apostolo Colossis Episcopus ordinatus, ibidem, clarus virtutibus, martyrii palmam, pro ovibus sibi commendatis, virili agone percepit; cujus corpus Romae, in Basilica sanctae Mariae Majoris, conditum est.