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Then the emperor ordered to introduce Sisinia to himself, and when the latter appeared to him, he asked him: - What is your name?"I am a sinner," answered the saint, "I am called Sisinius; I am a slave to the slaves of our Lord Jesus Christ.- What are these chants that you chant? Asked Maximian."If you knew the meaning of the chants we chant," answered the saint, "then you would know your Creator.To this, the emperor said: - But who is our Creator, if not Hercules 3701 invincible!The holy deacon Sisinius answered: - For us, an abomination is not only to name him, but also to hear about him."Choose one of the two for yourself," the emperor went on: offer a sacrifice to the god Hercules; otherwise I will burn your flesh in a fire."I have long wished to suffer for Christ, my God," replied Saint Sisinius, "in order to receive the coveted crown of martyrdo
