Romanus of Lacedaemon

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Romanus of Lacedaemon was a priest and monk[1] from the village of Deminitza in Lacedaemon (Sparta), Greece. For some reason he moved to Constantinople and was put under heavy pressure to deny his faith in Christ and convert to islam. Father Romanus refuse, and for this he was sentenced to death by beheading. This took place on January 6, 1695.[2]

Hymns

Romanus was taken from the earth by the sword, To where hundreds of Martyrs dwell.

References

  1. ↑ Hieromonk Aidan, St. Hilarion Calendar 2004: Most Complete Source for Orthodox Saints of East & West. St. Hilarion Press. p. 5
  2. ↑ John Sanidopoulos (GOARCH), Holy New Hieromartyr Romanos of Lacedaemon (+1695). 2018. Link
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