Saints Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, and Agathonica commemorated October 13

The post marks the October 13 commemoration of four martyrs: Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, and Agathonica. They were executed for refusing to offer sacrifice to pagan gods. The account states they endured torture and the threat of death without renouncing Christ.

At the moment of execution, Carpus is described as rejoicing because he had seen the glory of the Lord. The post presents these details as the basis for their liturgical remembrance in the Eastern Orthodox tradition.