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Martyr Peter of Blachernae

Commemorated May 16

The Holy Martyr Peter suffered in the year 761 for icon-veneration at Blakhernae under the emperor Constantine Copronymos (he was whipped to death).

Troparion

Thy martyr, O Lord, Peter, through his suffering, an incorruptible crown did obtain from Thee, our God; for, rejoicing in Thy strength, he laid low his tormentors and did beat off impotent affronts of the demons also; at his intercessions save our souls.

Kontakion

Thou hast appeared as a bright star, uninviting for the world, but a sun announcing Christ with thy rays, O martyr Peter; all the enchantment hast thou extinguished and grantest unto us light, supplicating incessantly for us all.

Source: Crkveni Kalendar