Martyr
Maximus of Antioch
Martyr of Antioch, who suffered for Christ.
- Feast
- September 5old style September 18
- Era
- unknown
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Maximus of Antioch was a soldier, a bodyguard of the emperor Julian the Apostate, and suffered with the Holy Martyr Juventinus (Eventius), around the years 361-363.
Once, while at Antioch, Julian wished to defile the Christians by sprinkling with the blood of idol sacrifice all the food on sale in the markets. Juventinus and Maximus openly condemned the emperor's deed and boldly rebuked him for his renunciation of the Christian faith. After merciless beatings, both were put to death in prison at the command of the godless emperor.
They are commemorated on 18 September and on 22 October, in the new style.
Commemorated the same day September 5
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