The Holy Martyr Julian was born in Antinoopolis in Egypt. By the decision of their parents, he married a noble and wealthy young woman named Vasiliki. Following their marriage, the two spouses agreed to preserve their virginity.
After the death of their parents, they founded two monasteries: one for men and one for women. They themselves embraced the monastic life and became abbots of their respective communities. During the reign of Diocletian, around the year 313, Saint Julian endured severe tortures because of his faith in Christ. However, through his courage, he became a model of holiness.
He succeeded in converting to Christianity Kelsios, the son of his torturer, as well as the latter’s wife. He also raised a deceased pagan to life, who then believed in Christ and was baptized, receiving the name Anastasios. Through this miracle, many other people were also brought to the true God. They suffered martyrdom and were executed by beheading. Among them, there were twenty soldiers and seven young men.
