He was originally from Crete, had wisdom comparable to that of the elders, and a great love for virginity. His profession was tailoring. He avoided associating with Muslims, so they hated him and pushed a boy, claiming that he had tried to assault him. After he stood before the judge, he was given the choice between Islam and destruction. He replied that he would die and not deny Christ, so they beat him severely and threw him into prison. He remained unshakable and did not care about the tempting promises. They pronounced the death sentence against him, and while he was going to his death, he asked the Christians for forgiveness on the way to execution. He asked for his father's blessing in the body, urging him to be patient. The guards saw a light covering him while he was on the gallows.

The Church commemorates him on March 20.