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Martyrs Andrew, John, and John’s children: Peter and Antonius, of Syracuse, martyred in Africa

Martyrs Andrew, John, and John’s children: Peter and Antonius, of Syracuse, martyred in Africa
Martyrs Andrew, John, and John’s children: Peter and Antonius, of Syracuse, martyred in Africa
Martyrs

The holy martyrs suffered during the time of the cruel prince Ibrahim, who captured the city of Syracuse in 868. He brought out John and his two children, Peter and Antonin, and commanded them to be taught the language of the Agarians. The prince loved the children for their wisdom, but upon learning of their Christian faith, he became greatly enraged. The torturers subjected Antonin to cruel torments, while Peter was beaten with sticks for a long time. After being imprisoned, the prince ordered them to be tortured even more, and the bodies of the saints were stained with blood. John was killed before the eyes of the children, and then they were burned. Saint Andrew, who was of advanced age, was first tormented by hunger and thirst, and then pierced with a spear. He, bleeding profusely, praised God, after which he was beheaded with a sword.

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