ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN DECEMBER Saints celebrated on the 9th of December WELCOME! SAINT PHILOTEUS, MARTYR OF SAMOSATA Saint Philotheus was a martyr at Samosata. He suffered about the year 297; he was crucified and a nail was driven through his head. He was a companion of Saint Hipparchus . (Information from Stadler 's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints) Stadler's Complete Encyclopedia of Saints - Sources and Abbreviations PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Philotheus may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen. ➡️ More information about the Martyrs of Samosata Sources of these articles (in the original German): books.google.co.uk, de-academic.com, zeno.org, openlibrary.org