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February 21, 2026

WHEN HIS FRIEND DENIED CHRIST, HE PUT HIS OWN HEAD ON THE BLOCK: Tomorrow We Commemorate Saint Martyr Nikifor

These saints were not brothers by blood, but they were brothers in spirit.

WHEN HIS FRIEND DENIED CHRIST, HE PUT HIS OWN HEAD ON THE BLOCK: Tomorrow We Commemorate Saint Martyr Nikifor

TL;DR

  • The Serbian Orthodox Church celebrates Saint Martyr Nikifor on February 22nd.
  • Nikifor and Saprikije, initially close friends, developed a strong mutual hatred.
  • During a Christian persecution, Saprikije was condemned to death.
  • Saprikije renounced Christ and declared he would worship idols.
  • Nikifor pleaded with Saprikije not to deny Christ.
  • When Saprikije remained steadfast in his denial, Nikifor declared himself a Christian and offered to take Saprikije's place.
  • Nikifor was beheaded in 260 AD during the reign of Emperor Gallienus.

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