The Holy Martyrs Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion, and Papias of Egypt

Commemorated on January 31

The Holy Martyrs Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion, and Papias suffered at Corinth in 251, during a persecution under the emperor Decius (249-251).

Sts Victorinus, Victor and Nicephorus were tied to a stone mortar and crushed by a huge stone pestle.

St Claudius died after his hands and feet were cut off.

St Diodorus was burned alive.

St Serapion was beheaded.

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Your holy martyrS Victorinus, Victor, Nicephorus, Claudius, Diodorus, Serapion, and Papias, O Lord,
through their suffering have received an incorruptible crown from You, our God.
For having Your strength, they laid low their adversaries,
and shattered the powerless boldness of demons.
Through their intercessions, save our souls!

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