Martyrs of Samosata

Seven martyrs crucified in 297 in Samosata for refusing to perform a pagan rite in celebration of the victory of Emporer Maximian over the Persians. They are:

• Abibus
• Hipparchus
• James
• Lollian
• Paragnus
• Philotheus
• Romanus

Their feast is celebrated on 9 December.

See also the entry from Butler's Lives of the Saints.