Martyr · 3rd century
Martyr Nikephoros of Antioch
Also known as Nicephorus of Antioch in Syria
A layman of Antioch who, reconciling with the priest Sapricius after a bitter quarrel, received the crown of martyrdom in his place when Sapricius, refusing to forgive, denied Christ at the last moment; martyred under Valerian.
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Notes
His life is a celebrated lesson on the necessity of forgiveness and love.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org)