Peon of Rome

Holy Martyr Peon of Rome is commemorated on 14 June with the martyrs Justin the Philosopher, Chariton, Evelpistus, Hierax, Valerian, Justus and the martyr Charito. They suffered in the year 166, at the same time as Saint Justin the Philosopher. They were brought to Rome and put in prison. Before the city prefect, Rusticus, the saints boldly confessed their faith in Christ. Rusticus asked Justin whether he truly believed that, after the sufferings he endured, he would ascend to heaven and receive a reward from God. Justin answered that he not only believed it but knew it with certainty.

The prefect proposed to all the imprisoned Christians that they sacrifice to the pagan gods, but met a refusal and gave the sentence of death. The saints were beheaded with the sword.

Saint Peon is commemorated on 14 June, in the new style.