- Peter of Capitolias
Peter of Capitolias 7th century Christian saint. He was born in
Capitolias , in what is todayJordan , married and became the father of three children. After the death of his wife, he became a monk and, according to some traditions, was later consecrated bishop ofBusra .He was tortured and beheaded by order of Caliph al-Walid for his Christian beliefs.
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