Philemon the actor
Saint Philemon (died 305) was an actor at Antinoöpolis, Egypt, who was converted by saint Apollonius. They were martyred together under the persecutions of Diocletian.
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| Martyr | |
| Died | Rome |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | March 8 |
| Patronage | dancers |
He is the patron saint of dancers, the athletes of God.
Their feast day is 8 March.
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