Asterius, Claudius and Neon

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Saints Asterius, Claudius and Neon and Companions
Martyrs
Died303
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
CanonizedPre-congregation
Feast23 August (Roman Catholic Church), 29 October (Eastern Orthodox Church)

Asterius, Claudius and Neon were a group of brothers, who suffered martyrdom. During the persecutions of Diocletian, the three brothers were handed over to the proconsul of Cilicia, Lysias. Martyred along with them were two women, Domnina and Theonilla a widow.[1]

References

  1. ^ St. Asterius and Companions Catholic Online