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Clement of Ancyra

258 – 312

Bishop

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About Clement of Ancyra

Lived 258 – 312 (aged 53–54). Clement of Ancyra was a Roman presbyter.

Clement of Ancyra (; c. 258 – 312) was a bishop who served during the rule of Roman emperor Diocletian. He was arrested by Roman authorities and tried by Diocletian. Emperor Diocletian attempted to convert Clement to Paganism but Clement refused and withstood tremendous torture. Clement was eventually beheaded by a Roman soldier whilst he was celebrating the Divine Liturgy in the year 312. He is venerated on 23 January according to the Gregorian calendar and on 5 February according to the civil or Gregorian calendar equivalent of 23 January in the Julian calendar by Orthodox Christians keeping this calendar, which includes all of them in some countries and traditionalist Orthodox Christians including Genuine or Authentic Orthodox Christians, True Orthodox Christians and Catacomb Orthodox Christians everywhere, together with his disciple Agathangelus of Rome.

Clement's relics are on the saint's altar in the basilica of Our Lady of Trapani in Trapani.

The Saint Clement Church is the only surviving structure from the Byzantine era in Ankara.

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Important facts

Born
258, Ankara
Birth century
Died
312, Ankara
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Bishop

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Clement of Ancyra?

bishop

When was Clement of Ancyra born?

Clement of Ancyra was born in 258 in Ankara.

When did Clement of Ancyra die?

Clement of Ancyra died in 312 in Ankara.

What was Clement of Ancyra's occupation?

Clement of Ancyra was a presbyter.

What nationality was Clement of Ancyra?

Clement of Ancyra was Roman.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Clement of Ancyra

· Wikidata: Q2980720

· DBpedia: Clement of Ancyra

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