Martyr Peter Apselamus of Palestine
d. c. 309
A young man of Palestine who, refusing every plea to spare himself, was burned alive for confessing Christ.
The Holy Martyr Peter Apselamus of Palestine
Life
Peter Apselamus, also called Peter Absalom, was a Christian of Palestine who was martyred during the persecutions of the early fourth century. He is commemorated by the Orthodox Church on January 12, and his memory is also kept on January 13 and October 14.
By the accounts preserved in the synaxarion he came from the village of Aneia, in the region of Eleutheropolis in Palestine. He was arrested in the course of the persecution against Christians and brought before Severus, the governor of the province.
The governor urged him to spare himself the torments by offering sacrifice to the pagan gods, but Peter refused every plea. Holding fast to his confession of Christ, he was condemned and put to death, by tradition burned alive, about the year 309.
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).
Related SaintsShowHide
Browse other saints who share his calling and place.