Martyrs Auctus, Taurion, and Thessalonica

Saint Martyr Thessalonica, the daughter of an idol priest, accepted Christianity and, despite her father's threats, remained faithful to Christ. For this, she endured severe tortures: her father beat her with clubs, expelled her from home, and deprived her of her inheritance. Thessalonica lived on meager means provided by her mother. Two men, Avct and Tavrion, defended her and were subjected to tortures: they were stoned, thrown into fire, and finally beheaded. Thessalonica was also subjected to tortures and died for confessing Christ. Her body was honorably laid to rest in Amphipolis along with the martyrs Avct and Tavrion.