Saint Peter Balsam

Also known as
Peter Apselamus; Peter Balsamus; Pietro Apselamo
Memorial
3 January
Profile
Arrested for his faith in the persecutions of Maximinus. Tried by Severus, governor of Eleutheropolis, the transcript of their dialogue was famous in early Christian literature. Martyr.
Died
crucified in 311
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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