The Feast of St. Peter of Córdoba and Companions

Silver ark housing the relics of the Holy Martyrs of Córdoba in the Church of San Pedro de Córdoba. Photo by Lancastermerrin88 via Wikimedia Commons

June 7th is the Feast of St. Peter of Córdoba (San Pedro de Écija) and Companions (Valabonso, Sabiniano, Vistremondo, Abenzio, and Jeremiah), a group of Christian martyrs who died under Muslim rule in Al-Andalus during the ninth century. St. Peter, a priest known for his steadfast faith and learning, was arrested during the persecutions of Emir Abderrahman II that afflicted the Mozarabic Christians of Islamic Spain. Refusing to renounce Christ or remain silent in the face of persecution, he was condemned to death alongside several companions, including monks, priests, and laymen who likewise chose fidelity over safety.

Their martyrdom formed part of the broader persecution remembered as the Martyrs of Córdoba, whose sacrifices revealed the endurance of Christianity in a land undergoing profound religious and civilizational transformation. Remembered for their courage, constancy, and refusal to abandon the Faith of their fathers, St. Peter of Córdoba and his companions remain enduring symbols of perseverance amid persecution and cultural upheaval.

Evviva Santi Pietro, Valabonso, Sabiniano, Vistremondo, Abenzio e Geremia, Martiri di Córdoba.

In celebration of the feast, we offer this prayer:

Prayer to St. Peter of Córdoba and Companions

Lord, hear the prayers of the martyrs Pietro, Valabonso, Sabiniano, Vistremondo, Abenzio, and Geremia, and grant us the courage to bear witness to the Faith.

Grant this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, God, forever and ever. Amen.