Parmenas (Greek: Παρμενᾶς) was one of the Seven Deacons. He is believed to have preached the gospelinAsia Minor. Parmenas suffered martyrdom in 98, under the persecution of Trajan. He is one of the 4 out of 7 deacons jointly celebrated on July 28.[1]
Died
Venerated in
Roman Catholic Church, Orthodox Church
23 January
Christian tradition identifies him as the Bishop of Soli. Some take this to be Soli, Cyprus,[2] while others interpret it as Soli, Cilicia.[3]
