Saint martyr Evdoxius lived during the time of persecutions against Christians under Emperor Diocletian. He, having left his position as a military commander, hid with his family to avoid persecution. When he was found by soldiers, he voluntarily revealed himself, wishing to suffer for Christ. Before going to his martyrdom, he left instructions for his wife Vasilisa and children, urging them not to mourn his death, but to rejoice that he would be worthy of the martyr's crown.
During the interrogation, the governor demanded that he worship idols, to which Evdoxius replied that sacrifices should be offered only to the One God. After his refusal, the governor subjected him to cruel tortures, but the saint remained steadfast in faith. Ultimately, he was sentenced to be beheaded. Before his execution, he prayed to God, asking Him to accept his sacrifice.
As he was being led to execution, he encouraged his wife and his friend Zinon, who also decided to confess Christ and was captured. Evdoxius was beheaded, after which Vasilisa took his body and buried it with honor. She was also brought before the governor, where she confessed her faith and wished to follow her husband. Later, by the vision of Saint Evdoxius, her friend Makarios also confessed himself a Christian and was executed.
All of them stood before the Lord, glorifying Him in eternity.
