The holy martyrs came from the Lithuanian city of Vilna and were fire-worshippers. Anthony and John, biological brothers, received Christian baptism from the presbyter Nestor and began to live according to Christian commandments. Serving Prince Olgerd, they tried to hide their faith, but their Christian customs revealed them. The prince forced them to renounce their faith, and they were imprisoned, where Anthony joyfully endured suffering, while John, frightened, agreed to a compromise.
After his release, John began to perform pagan customs, which led to his contempt from both Christians and pagans. Realizing his sin, he repented and again confessed Christ. Both brothers were imprisoned again, where they glorified God together. Anthony was sentenced to death and hanged, surrendering his soul to Christ. John, following his brother, was also sentenced and hanged.
Later, the blessed Eustathius suffered, who, having accepted Christianity, also served Prince Olgerd. He openly confessed his faith and, despite severe tortures, did not renounce Christ. Eustathius was hanged on the same tree as the brothers, and his body was left to be torn apart by beasts, but God preserved it. Later, the faithful buried him with honor next to the relics of Anthony and John.
After their death, the place of execution became sacred, and Christians built a church in the name of the Holy Trinity, where the relics of the holy martyrs were laid.
