St. Nicon
Nicon and Companions
Died 250.
Feast day: March 23
Martyred Roman soldier who was serving in the East when he was converted to Christianity. Eventually he became a monk. Gathering disciples to his side, he fled with them to Sicily to escape the persecutions under Emperor Trajanus Decius. On the island, he and his followers were arrested and executed.
Nicon and Companions
Died 250.
Feast day: March 23
Martyred Roman soldier who was serving in the East when he was converted to Christianity. Eventually he became a monk. Gathering disciples to his side, he fled with them to Sicily to escape the persecutions under Emperor Trajanus Decius. On the island, he and his followers were arrested and executed.
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