Theopemptus of Nicomedia

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St. Theopemptus was the Bishop of Nicomedia and a Hieromartyr under the rule of Diocletian. He is known for being one of the first victims of Diocletian’s religious persecution. He is said to have refused to obey the emperor’s order to worship an idol of the pagan god Apollo. He was then punished by being thrown into a fiery furnace in a manner similar to the story of Shadrach Meshach and Abednego. But by the power of God he was kept alive.

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Nicomedia

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Bishop and Martyr;