Holy Martyrs Abercius and Helen the children of the Apostle Alphaeus

Commemorated on May 26

According to Tradition, the Holy Martyrs Abercius and Helen were children of the holy Apostle Alphaeus. For confessing faith in Christ, St Abercius was tied naked to a beehive and died from the bees' sting.  For confessing faith in Christ, St Helen, was pelted with stones.









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