January 19
Pontian of Spoleto
Martyr
Practical advice
Endure a contradiction today without losing serenity or responding harshly.
Biography
A second-century Christian, he suffered martyrdom at Spoleto in the Italian region of Umbria during the reign of Emperor Antoninus. After various torments, he was beheaded for refusing to abandon the faith.
Example of
FortitudeSerenity in trial