Readings Psalm 106 * Psalm 32 * Genesis 39:1–23 * Mark 10:13–31 * Formula of Concord: Solid Declaration, II, 67–73 CommemorationToday we commemorate Perpetua and Felicitas, Martyrs*. In the third century AD, Roman Emperor Septimus Severus forbade converting to Christianity. Among the many who disobeyed his edict were Perpetua and Felicitas, a noblewoman and her maidservant. During their imprisonment, they witnessed to others in prison, even the jailer, who himself became a Christian. Executed on 07 March 203, Perpetua and Felicitas are remembered for the firmness of their faith — even unto death.