During the reign of the emperors Diocletian and Maximian, Prince Eustratios ordered that the Christian virgin Theodora be brought to trial. She confessed her faith and refused to get married, wishing to preserve her purity and dedicate herself entirely to Christ. The judge threatened to force her into prostitution, but Theodora boldly declared that God would protect her from every sin.
Three days later, she was indeed sent to a brothel, where she prayed with humility and deep faith in Christ. At that moment, a Christian named Didymus appeared and came to help her, disguised as a soldier. They exchanged clothes, and Theodora, dressed in his military garments, returned to her home, glorifying God for the miracle.
Didymus was arrested and brought before the judge. He confessed his faith and admitted that he was the one who had rescued Theodora. Enraged, the judge ordered his execution. Didymus accepted death with joy, while Theodora, upon learning of his sentence, followed after him, desiring to be driven to martyrdome alongside him. The two of them were beheaded, and their bodies were thrown into the fire, thus receiving the crown of glory.
