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Saint Victor the Great Martyr, martyred under Antoninus in Italy
The post commemorates Saint Victor the Great Martyr, who lived in the second century after Christ during the reign of Emperor Antoninus (160 AD). He belonged to the company of martyrs who watered the life-giving tree of the Christian faith with their blood. Victor carried out his ministry for the Gospel in Italy, traveling to various cities and sowing the word of salvation.
He was arrested for this activity and pressured to offer sacrifice to idols. When he refused to yield, his eyes were gouged out and he was hanged upside down. In this manner he surrendered his noble and holy soul.
Main points
- Commemorated today as a Great Martyr of the second century.
- Ministered in Italy under Emperor Antoninus (160 AD).
- Arrested for preaching the Gospel and refused idol sacrifice.
- Tortured by having his eyes removed and being hanged upside down.
- Died surrendering his soul to God.
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