Holy Martyrs Peregrine, Lucian, Pompeius, Hesychios, Papias, Saturninus and Germanos — July 7 / July 20 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, July 7 according to the Julian Calendar (July 20 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates Holy Martyrs Peregrine, Lucian, Pompeius, Hesychios, Papias, Saturninus and Germanos.

The Holy Martyrs Peregrine, Lucian, Pompeius, Hesychios, Papias, Saturninus and Germanos suffered for their faith in Christ in the second century.

These holy men, firm in their confession of the Christian faith, were brought before the pagan authorities and refused to deny Christ despite threats and torments.

They endured their martyrdom with courage and steadfast faith, and were glorified in the company of the saints of the holy Church.