Saints of 22 February

St Peter

The Chair of St. Peter at Antioch, where the disciples were first called Christians.

St Papias of Hierapolis

At Hierapolis, in Phrygia, blessed Papias, bishop of that city, who had been, with St. Polycarp, a disciple of St. John in his old age.

St Aristion of Salamis

At Salamis, in Cyprus, St. Aristion, who the same Papias says was one of the seventy-two disciples of Christ.

Many holy martyrs (Arabia)

In Arabia, the commemoration of many holy martyrs who were barbarously put to death under the emperor Galerius Maximian.

St Abilius of Alexandria

At Alexandria, St. Abilius, bishop, who was the second pastor of that city after St. Mark, and administered his charge with eminent piety.

St Paschasius of Vienna

At Vienna, St. Paschasius, bishop, celebrated for his learning and holy life.

St Margaret of Cortona

At Cortona, in Tuscany, St. Margaret, of the Third Order of St. Francis, whose body miraculously remained incorrupt for more than four centuries, giving forth a sweet odor, and producing frequent miracles. It is honored in that place with great devotion.