Saint Myron was a priest who lived during the reign of Emperor Decius. He resided in Achaea, where the governor was Antipater. He came from a noble family and was known for his gentleness.
Once, during the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity, the governor burst into the church to arrest the Christians. The saint, who was at that moment celebrating the Holy Liturgy, fearlessly confronted him. As a result, he was arrested and subjected to cruel tortures. He was hung, his body was severely beaten, and he was thrown into the fire. However, angels of the Lord appeared and extinguished the flames.
When the saint emerged from the fire unharmed, the enraged governor tried to force him to worship the idols. He refused, enduring every torment. In despair before the power of the Divine Providence and the grace granted to the saint, the governor took his own life.
Saint Myron was eventually executed by beheading.
His memory is celebrated on August 17.
