Christian feast day: Philemon the actor

Apollonius and Philemon

The deacon Apollonius and his convert Philemon were Christian martyrs of the Diocletianic Persecution around 303. Philemon was a famous flute player, mime and actor at Antinoöpolis in Egypt.

March 8

Day of the year

March 8 is the 67th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 298 days remain until the end of the year.