Great-martyr Mercurius (224–250) was a Christian saint and martyr. Born Philopater in the city of Eskentos in Cappadocia Eastern Asia Minor his original name means lover of the Father. Saint Mercurius is also known by the name Abu-Seifein which in Arabic means the holder [literally father] of two swords referring to a second sword given to him by Archangel Michael.
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birth date
0224-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death date
0250-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
title
Great-martyr. Philopater lover of the Father. Abu-Seifein Arabic for the holder of two swords
venerated in
Eastern Orthodox Church, Oriental Orthodoxy, Catholic Church
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