Philetus
Christian martyr
About Philetus
Lived 100 – 121.
Saint Philetus (Φιλητός) (d. 121) is, along with Saints Lydia (Λυδία), Macedo(n) (Μακεδών), Theoprepius (Theoprepides) (Θεοπρέπιος), Amphilochius (Ἀμφιλόχιος) and Cronidas (Cronides) (Κρονίδης), venerated as a Christian martyr. Philetus was supposedly "...a senator who resided in the province of Illyria and was put to death during the persecution under Emperor Hadrian]..."
According to the Roman Martyrology and Orthodox Synaxarium, they were martyred in Illyria during the reign of Hadrian. The Martyrology also states that Philetus was a senator, that Lydia was his wife; Macedo and Theoprepius their sons; Amphilochius a captain; and Cronidas a notary. Their Acta are considered unreliable.
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Important facts
People in Philetus's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Philetus?
Christian martyr
When was Philetus born?
Philetus was born in 100.
When did Philetus die?
Philetus died in 121 in Illyria.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Philetus. https://biography.guide/philetus/
MLA: "Philetus." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/philetus/.
Chicago: "Philetus." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/philetus/.
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