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The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity


from its origins to circa AD 700, across the entire Christian world


Name

Kriskes, martyr of Myra

Saint ID

S01880

Number in BH

BHG 2087

Gender
Male
Type of Saint
Martyrs
Related Evidence Records
IDTitle
E05105The Greek Martyrdom of *Kriskes (martyr of Myra, S01880) recounts the martyrdom of its hero at Myra (south-west Asia Minor), mentioning his feast on 15 April. Written at Myra, probably during Late Antiquity.
E05107The Greek Miracle of *Nikolaos (bishop of Myra under Constantine, S00520) recounts two episodes from the life of its hero, focusing on the rescuing of people unjustly condemned to death; it includes a prayer invoking God through the intercession of the saint. Written, probably at Myra (south-west Asia Minor) during the late 5th or early 6th centuries.
E05906The Greek Martyrdom of *Kriskes (martyr of Myra, S01880) is translated into Syriac during the 5th or 6th century.