Emperor Diocletian, while in Aquileia, learned about many Christians imprisoned in dungeons and ordered the execution of all except for the holy martyr Chrysogonus, who was cruelly tortured and beheaded. His body was found by the priest Zoilus and hidden in his house. Saint Chrysogonus predicted that three virgins, Agapia, Chionia, and Irina, would be taken for torture, and instructed Saint Anastasia to take care of them.
The virgins were captured and brought before the emperor, who tried to persuade them to renounce Christ, but they steadfastly refused. Agapia, Chionia, and Irina, despite threats and promises, did not agree to offer sacrifices to the idols. They were thrown into prison, where Saint Anastasia comforted them.
Later, in Macedonia, the governor Dulcitius, wishing to dishonor the virgins, could not do so, as they remained unharmed. The governor, enraged, ordered Agapia and Chionia to be burned, who joyfully accepted the martyr's death, praying to God. Their bodies were not harmed by the fire and were collected by Saint Anastasia.
Saint Irina, after suffering, was also brought before the judge, but she refused to worship idols and was killed. Her soul, like the souls of her sisters, was received by the Lord. All three holy martyrs appeared before God, crowned with glory.
