November 2 Saint Elpidophoros lived in Persia in the 4th century and suffered for Christ in the period of the years 330-335, together with the other saints Akindinus, Pigasius, Anempodistus and Affonius. Presumably, the basis for his life story was an ancient narrative composed by an eyewitness of the events. Saints Akindinos, Pigasios and Anempodistus were secret Christians and served at the court of the Persian Shah Shapur, Affonius was