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The martyr Charita, the martyrs Evelpistus, Hierax, Peon and Valerian.

The martyr Charita, the martyrs Evelpistus, Hierax, Peon and Valerian.
The martyr Charita, the martyrs Evelpistus, Hierax, Peon and Valerian.
Martyrs

The holy martyrs Justin, Chariton, Euvelpist, Hierax, Peon, Valerian, Justus, and the martyr Charita suffered in the year 166. They were brought to Rome and imprisoned. Before the governor Rusticus, the saints boldly confessed their faith in Christ. Rusticus asked Saint Justin if he truly believed that after enduring the tortures he would ascend to heaven and receive a reward from God. Saint Justin replied that he not only believed but knew for certain and was confident in this.

The governor offered all the Christian prisoners to sacrifice to the pagan gods, but received a refusal and issued a death sentence. The saints were beheaded.

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