Saints and Feasts: Holy Virgin Martyr Agatha of Palermo in Sicily
The Holy Virgin Martyr Agatha was the fifteen-year-old daughter of rich and respected Christian parents from the city of Palermo (formerly Panormos) in Sicily. During the persecution under the emperor … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: 10 Holy Martyrs of Crete
The Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete: Theodulus, Saturninus, Euporus, Gelasius, Eunician, Zoticus, Pompius, Agathopus, Basilides and Evaristus suffered for Christ during the third century under the emperor Decius (249-251). The … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: Martyr Myrope of Chios
The Holy Martyr Myrope was born in the city of Ephesus at the beginning of the third century. She lost her father at an early age, and her mother raised … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: Holy Martyr Paramon and the 370 Martyrs
The Holy Martyr Paramon and the 370 Martyrs with him suffered for their faith in Christ in the year 250 during the rule of the emperor Decius (249-251). The governor … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: Greatmartyr Mercurius of Caesarea, in Cappadocia
The Holy Great Martyr Mercurius, a Scythian by descent, served as a soldier in the Roman army. The impious emperors Decius (249-251) and Valerian (253-259) issued a decree ordering all … Continue reading
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