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Feastday: November 8
Died: 305

Two separate groups who suffered for the faith, called Sancti Quatuor Coronati, "the Four Holy Crowned Ones.� Castorius, Claudius, Nicostratus, and Symphorian were tortured and slain in Pannonia, having been carvers from Sirmium. They refused to carve a pagan statue and were martyred by retired co-Emperor Diocletian. A martyr named Simplicius died with them. The second group of Four Holy Crowned Ones died at Albano, Italy. They were Carpophorus, Secundius, Severian, and Victorinus. A basilica was erected in honor of these martyrs in Rome. Their cult was confined to local calendars in 1969.

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christie
1 year ago
Four Crowned Martyrs, I'm only now beginning to see the extent to which the early Church of Christ was persecuted. The actual number of martyrs must be astounding, beyond imagination, many more than we have on record. The terrible Roman emperors performed wicked and cruel killings, full of torture, pain and bloodshed. Why? It is impossible to explain. Was Christianity such a threat to their immoral ways? I would think so. I'm told that the Church was built on the blood of Martyrs, such as the Four Crowned Martyrs we celebrate, today.
This was Christ's call to His beloved Apostles, that they should suffer in His name. And so it came to pass that all the 12 Apostles were martyred, except St. John the Evangelist. Dear Martyrs in Heaven, pray for me today.
I've enjoyed a lovely day of rest as it was a public holiday in my country, to celebrate "Tabaski". I thank God for giving me wonderful opportunities to serve God, in my family, school and community. I pray for my good health of mind and body, that I may have many more good years to serve the Lord in His vineyard. Grant me courage to address issues at work in a just and compassionate manner. Give success to the work of my hands. I would like to request that I do not put on weight. Help me to eat moderately, and exercise regularly. Also, help me to extend help to my aging, bedridden mother, without interference from my husband. Amen.

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