Philetus (martyr)


Saint Philetus, is along with Saints Lydia, Macedo, Theoprepius, Amphilochius and Cronidas , venerated as a Christian martyr.
According to the Roman Martyrology, 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.