E05105: The Greek Martyrdom of *Kriskes (martyr of Myra, S01880) recounts the martyrdom of its hero at Myra (south-west Asia Minor), mentioning his feast on 15 April. Written at Myra, probably during Late Antiquity.
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posted on 2018-02-20, 00:00 authored by erizosMartyrdom of Kriskes of Myra (BHG 2087)
Summary:
Kriskes is brought to the governor in Myra during a persecution of Christians. He confesses to being a Christian, and is beaten and subjected to various kinds of torture, but he is not harmed. The governor orders that he be taken to jail, and condemns the torturers to death for their failure. They are drowned in the sea. Kriskes is condemned to death in a furnace. Thrown into the fire, he stands in the middle, says his final prayers, and an angel comes to receive his soul. The executioners retrieve the body and throw it to be eaten by the birds, but the Christians collect it and bury it with honours. Several demoniacs are healed on that day. Kriskes died on 15 April.
Summary:
Kriskes is brought to the governor in Myra during a persecution of Christians. He confesses to being a Christian, and is beaten and subjected to various kinds of torture, but he is not harmed. The governor orders that he be taken to jail, and condemns the torturers to death for their failure. They are drowned in the sea. Kriskes is condemned to death in a furnace. Thrown into the fire, he stands in the middle, says his final prayers, and an angel comes to receive his soul. The executioners retrieve the body and throw it to be eaten by the birds, but the Christians collect it and bury it with honours. Several demoniacs are healed on that day. Kriskes died on 15 April.
History
Evidence ID
E05105Saint Name
Kriskes, martyr of Myra : S01880Saint Name in Source
ΚρίσκηςRelated Saint Records
Type of Evidence
Literary - Hagiographical - Accounts of martyrdomLanguage
- Greek
Evidence not before
400Evidence not after
900Activity not before
400Activity not after
900Place of Evidence - Region
Asia MinorPlace of Evidence - City, village, etc
MyraPlace of evidence - City name in other Language(s)
Myra Nicomedia Νικομήδεια Nikomēdeia Izmit Πραίνετος Prainetos NicomediaCult activities - Festivals
- Saint’s feast
