Martyr Peter of Anium
d. c. 309-320
A confessor slain at Hieropolis for the name of Christ during the early-fourth-century persecutions.
The Holy Martyr Peter of Anium
Life
Peter of Anium, also remembered as Peter at Hierapolis, was a martyr commemorated on January 13. By the accounts he was slain at Hierapolis for confessing the name of Christ during the persecutions of the early fourth century, between the years 309 and 320.
Little more is recorded of his life beyond the place and manner of his confession; the synaxarion preserves his memory among the martyrs of that age.
Kontakion & Troparion2 hymnsReadHide
(Podoben: “You sought the heights...”) You appeared as a bright star announcing Christ with your radiance,
which is repulsive to this world, O Martyr Peter;
extinguishing the allure of false gods,
you enlighten the faithful,
always interceding for us all.
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
Your holy martyr Peter, O Lord,
through his sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God.
For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.
Through his intercessions, save our souls!
Text used with permission of the Orthodox Church in America (oca.org).
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