Theban Legion
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Not to be confused with Sacred Band of Thebes.
The Theban Legion (also known as the Martyrs of Agaunum) figures in Christian hagiography[lower-alpha 1] as a Roman legion from Egypt —"six thousand six hundred and sixty-six men"[lower-alpha 2] — consisting of Christian soldiers[1] who were martyred together in 286, according to the hagiographies of Maurice, the chief among the Legion's saints. Their feast day is held on September 22.
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Theban Legion | |
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Martyrs | |
Born | 3rd century Thebes, Egypt |
Died | 286 AD Agaunum, Switzerland |
Venerated in | Coptic Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church Eastern Orthodox Church |
Feast | September 22 |
Attributes | large group of soldiers |
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