During the reign of Emperor Trajan in Rome, a severe persecution of Christians began. Among the faithful there was also the emperor’s servant, Saint Hyacinth. He was secretly devoted to Christ. During a pagan feast, he refused to offer sacrifices to the gods. When this became known to the emperor, he ordered the saint's arrest.
Despite the tortures, he courageously confessed his faith, fearing neither threats nor pain. He endured great suffering until he was imprisoned.
On the thirty-eighth day, angels of the Lord appeared in his cell. They received his soul and delivered it to God. When the emperor learned of this miraculous event, he ordered that his body be thrown to the beasts. However, his holy relic remained incorrupt.
Elder Timothy, a relative of the saint, took care of his remains. From that time on, Saint Hyacinth performed many miracles through them, healing the sick and saving people's souls.
