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Both were martyred at Pergamum c. 170. Carpus was the bishop of Gordion in Phrygia region of Turkey, and also Gordion was the King Midas' city. Papylus was the bishop of Thyatira, one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Because of their beliefs, both bishops were brought together before the Roman governor of Pergamum , and asked to sacrifice to the Roman Gods. Upon their refusal, they were both thrown on the fire and burned alive. At the same time, a mother who was a Christian, was said by the officials not to make her children motherless because of her faith, she replied " the God will look after them ", and shared the same fate with Carpus and Papylus. |
