Passion of the Scillitan Martyrs, Greek recension (Martyrdom of Speratus)

Contents

1. 0Title of the Greek recension.
2. 1The martyrs are brought to trial at Carthage on 17 July.
3. 2Speratus says the Christians have done no evil.
4. 3The proconsul asks for the oath by the emperor's genius.
5. 4Speratus offers to explain the faith.
6. 5The proconsul refuses to listen and demands the oath.
7. 6Speratus serves the invisible God and pays his taxes.
8. 7The proconsul urges the rest to give up their persuasion.
9. 8Cittinus fears only God.
10. 9Donata, Vestia, and Secunda confess.
11. 10Speratus and the others persist.
12. 11Speratus refuses time to deliberate.
13. 12The Christians carry books and Paul's letters.
14. 13A delay of thirty days is offered and refused.
15. 14The proconsul sentences them to death by the sword.
16. 15The condemned give thanks.
17. 16The herald proclaims the names of the twelve.
18. 17The martyrs give thanks and are beheaded; closing note on their origin and burial.