Artamon was born into a noble family of Pisidian Seleucia. When the Apostle Paul passed through the city preaching the Gospel, Artamon recognized him and was attracted by his words. He left everything and joined him, and endured hardships and restrictions like him. The Apostle made him bishop of his homeland, Seleucia. He fought the good fight, guiding and caring for his people. He slept in peace in the Lord after being satisfied for several days.