St Peter was subjected to fierce tortures, but he endured them with courage, giving thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ for giving him His all-powerful help. Then he was beheaded.
Troparion — Tone 4
Your martyrs, O Lord, for their sufferings / Have received incorruptible crowns from You, our God. / For strengthened by Your might, / They overthrew tyrants and destroyed the powerless boldness of demons. / Through their supplications save our souls.
Kontakion — Tone 2
Suffering martyrdom worthily / With those who suffered with you, O Theodotus, / You received crowns of honor with holy virgin martyrs. / Therefore entreat Christ God unceasingly in behalf of us all.