Celestinus

ON SAINT CELESTINUS

MARTYR AMONG THE GREEKS.

From the same Ms. Synaxary.

Cælestinus, Martyr among the Greeks (S.)

G. H.

The already indicated Greek Ms. Synaxary also this Martyr suggests to us, but in these fewer words. Ὁ ἅγιος Μάρτυς Κελεστῖνος, σιδήρῳ τὰς πτέρνας περιπαρεὶς, τελιοῦται. Holy Martyr Celestinus, pierced through with iron spurs, ended his life. Which in the subjoined distich is thus explained:

Πτέρνας σιδήροις ἐμπαρεὶσ Κελεστῖνος, Τὸν πτερνοτήρην συντρίβει πατῶν ὄφιν.

Pierced through the heels with iron Celestinus, Trampling crushed the serpent intent upon his heels.