Saint Martyr Phileter, originally from Nicomedia, was the son of a governor and confessed the Christian faith. When he met Emperor Diocletian, he boldly confessed Christ, for which he was subjected to cruel tortures, including being beaten with rods and thrown into a heated furnace, but remained unharmed thanks to prayer. Later, during the reign of Maximian, the saint was captured again and tortured, yet the miracles that occurred through him strengthened him in faith. He healed the sick, cast out demons, and destroyed idols. In exile on Proconnesus, he continued to perform miracles, which led many to turn to Christ, including six soldiers. Meeting Saint Evviot, they spent seven days together, after which Saint Phileter departed to the Lord. He was buried in the place of Evviot's dwelling, and soon after, his companions also passed away.
