Holy Martyrs Processus and Martinianus

Life

They were prison guards at the Roman prison where the Apostles Peter and Paul were imprisoned. Hearing the apostles' words and witnessing their miracles, they were baptized and released the apostles from prison. The apostles departed from Rome, but the Lord appeared to Peter on the road as he walked toward Rome. "Where goest Thou, Lord?" Peter asked Him. And the Lord answered that He was going to Rome to be crucified again. Ashamed, the apostles returned to the city, where they were seized and slain. Along with them these two valiant martyrs, Processus and Martinianus, were also beheaded.