Carpus. Papylus, Agathonica and Many Other Women

Martyrs Mirror in Modern English

Second Century

Carpus. Papylus, Agathonica and Many Other Women

CARPUS. PAPYLUS, AGATHONICA AND MANY OTHER WOMEN, PUT TO DEATH AT PERGAMOS, IN ASIA MINOR, FOR THE CONFESSION OF THE TRUE FAITH, ABOUT THE YEAR 168

It is recorded that about the same time the Christians mentioned above were martyred, several other pious persons suffered death for the name of Jesus Christ, and the confession of the Son of God. Among them are mentioned by name three very eminent persons, namely, Carpus, Papylus, and a woman called Agathonica, together with many other women. They were all crowned with the crown of the holy martyrs at Pergamos, in Asia Minor, for the saving confession of the true faith. Euseb., 4th book, chapter 15, folio 70, column 2. A. Mell., 1st book, folio 42, columns 1 and 2.