E02573: The Greek Martyrdom of *Barlaam of Antioch (martyr S00417), of the 5th c. or later, recounts the story of an elderly Christian who died while being forced to offer incense on a burning altar.
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posted on 2017-03-15, 00:00 authored by erizosMartyrdom of *Barlaam of Antioch (BHG 221)
Summary
Barlaam is kept in gaol at Antioch. The cruel governor summons and interrogates him. He confesses the Christian faith. The governor threatens him with death, unless he worships the gods. The martyr declares his willingness to suffer and die. The governor has him flogged, but he feels nothing. The governor sends him back to prison. Some days later, he summons the martyr and has him flogged. At the end, Barlaam is made to stretch his hand over a burning altar, holding incense. He does not drop the incense onto the altar until his hand is fully burned, and he dies. His martyrdom took place on 16 November.
Summary
Barlaam is kept in gaol at Antioch. The cruel governor summons and interrogates him. He confesses the Christian faith. The governor threatens him with death, unless he worships the gods. The martyr declares his willingness to suffer and die. The governor has him flogged, but he feels nothing. The governor sends him back to prison. Some days later, he summons the martyr and has him flogged. At the end, Barlaam is made to stretch his hand over a burning altar, holding incense. He does not drop the incense onto the altar until his hand is fully burned, and he dies. His martyrdom took place on 16 November.
History
Evidence ID
E02573Saint Name
Barlaam/Barlāhā, martyr in Antioch : S00417Saint Name in Source
ΒαρλαὰμRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Accounts of martyrdomLanguage
- Greek
