The Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete Celebrated 23rd December In the third century under the oppressive reign of Roman emperor Decius, ten men fought the good fight. Decius ruled from 249 to 251, and fiercely persecuted followers of Christ. Saints Theodulus, Saturninus, Europus, Gelasius, Eunician, Zoticus, Pompeius, Agathopous, Basilides and Evaristus came from all over Crete, including Gortyna, Knossos and Heraklion. They were united before the emperor because of their belief in Christ. For thirty days they were dragged to pagan sanctuaries all over Crete, forced to make idolatrous sacrifices. Passers-by mocked them, hit them, threw stones at them and [...]

Saints Zenobios and Zenobia the Martyrs October 30 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Life and Hymns (Full of Grace and Truth)

Saints Eulampios and Eulampia the Martyrs October 10 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Life of sts Eulampios and Eulampia the Martyrs (Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Of Australia)

Saints Zenon and Zena the Martyrs June 22 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Martyr Zenas the Servant, of Philadelphia (OCA)