Kikilea and her husband Valerian, martyrs
Saint Cikelea was from a wealthy, well-known pagan family in Rome. She became a disciple of Christ from her youth, so she began devoting her time […]
Galaction and his wife Epistemi, the Homsian martyrs
These two saints lived in the city of Homs during the days of the Roman Emperor Decius, where they were martyred. Galaction was from a pagan family, Cleitophen and Lavikipi,
Irene, the great saint and martyr from Magedon
We do not know when Saint Irene lived or when she was martyred. Some place her in the first century and some in the fourth century (the Synaxarium places her in the fourth century).
Avdokia Baalbekia, the saint and martyr
Avdokia was of Samaritan origin and settled in the city of Baalbek at the time of the Roman Emperor Traian (96-116 AD). She was not a Christian at first, but rather a pagan.
Amphianus and Adassius, the holy brothers
Saint Amphianus was originally from Lycia. He grew up in a family known for its elegance, wealth, and pagan worship. He left his family to Beirut, where he devoted himself to life
Ephesians of Caesarea, martyr
Saint Ephesians grew up in faith and piety. During the days of the ungrateful Emperor Julian, when Saint Basil the Great was at the seat of the Church of Caesarea, he agreed