Martyr
Peter of Sinope
Martyr of Sinope
A martyr of Sinope on the Black Sea, commemorated in the Greek synaxarion.
Life
Holy Martyr Peter of Sinope received the crown of martyrdom in the city of Sinope on the Black Sea coast. He was put to death by being dragged over sharp stones.
A verse of the synaxarion says that even divine minds must honour the one who gave his flesh to the stones. The Greek calendar (new style) commemorates him on 30 June, in a company of martyrs that includes Meliton, Phocas, Conon, Symeon and Isaac.
Commemorated the same day June 30
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Gervasios ParaskevopoulosVenerable · of PatrasJun 30- Michael BaknanasNew Martyr · Gardener of AthensJun 30
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- Alexis VvedenskyHieromartyrJun 30
- Alpinian and AustriclinianHoly Confessors · Priests, companions of Martial of LimogesJun 30
- Bertram of Le MansSaint · Bishop of Le MansJun 30
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