Martyrs of Samosata
Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
December 9
Died
January 1, 297
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
The Martyrs of Samosata, also known as the Seven Martyrs of Samosata, were a group of Christian individuals who met their tragic fate in the year 297 in the city of Samosata, located in what is modern-day Turkey. These faithful men bravely faced martyrdom for their refusal to perform a pagan rite celebrating the victory of Emperor Maximian over the Persians....