January 11
Peter Apselamus
Martyr
Practical advice
Unhesitatingly reject a small concession contrary to your conscience today.
Biography
A fourth-century Christian martyr, also called Balsamus, he courageously confessed his faith during the reign of Maximinus. He suffered martyrdom in Caesarea of Palestine without accepting proposals that would have saved his life.
Example of
Faithfulness in persecutionFortitude in faith