The martyr Christ-loving Agafonik lived in Nicomedia during the reign of Emperor Maximian. He converted pagans to Christ and was captured by the comit Evtolmius, who was sent to persecute Christians. On the way, the comit found the holy Zotikos and his disciples, condemned them to death, and took Zotikos with him. Upon returning to Nicomedia, Evtolmius seized Principus and other Christians, among whom were Theoprepios, Anindin, and Severian, and led them to Thrace, where the emperor was also located. In Potame, the comit sentenced the holy Zotikos, Theoprepios, and Akindin to death. In the vicinity of Chalcidice, the holy Severian was executed. The remaining martyrs, including the holy Agafonik, were brought to Byzantium, where they were tortured, and then to Slimria, where they were ultimately martyred and beheaded for the name of Christ.
