Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria

Faustus, Abibus and Dionysius of Alexandria (died 250) were Christian martyrs put to death under Decius in 250.

Faustus was a priest, Abibus was a deacon, and Dionysius was a lector. They were executed with several others, who include:

• Andronicus, a solder
• Andropelagia,
• Cyriacus, an acolyte
• another Cyriacus,
• Theocistus, a sea captain
• Macarius,
• Andreas,
• Sarpambo,
• Thecla, and
• Caldote.

The Roman Martyrology lists onlyy one Faustus and Macarius with 10 companions. Their feast day is celebrated on September 6.

References

• Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.