Carpus (2)

Carpus martyr at Pergamus (Euseb. 4. 16). The Byzantine calendar distinguishes him from the Carpus of Troas, and commemorates him Oct. 13. April 13 is the day of commemoration .in Metaphrastes and in Ado. The martyrdom is said to have taken place under Decius or Valerian, probably A.D. 251.

⇒Bible concordance for CARPUS.

⇒Definition of carpus

⇒See also the International Standard Bible Encyclopedia.