Thus revived and strengthened by the goodness of God, who willeth not the death of the sinner, but rather inviteth him to repentance, they presented themselves before the tribunal, to be questioned afresh by the governor.

Caesar had replied that they who confessed themselves to be Christians should be put to the sword, and they who denied sent away safe and sound.

When the time for the great market had fully come, there assembled a numerous multitude from every nation and every province.

The governor had the blessed martyrs brought up before his judgment-seat, showing them before the people with all the pomp of a theatre.

He questioned them afresh; and those who were discovered to be Roman citizens were beheaded, the rest were thrown to the beasts.
"Great glory was gained for Christ by means of those who had at first denied their faith, and who now confessed it contrary to the expectation of the Gentiles.