The Holy Virgin Miropia came from the city of Ephesus. Her parents were Christians, and after her father's death, she received holy baptism. Raised by her mother in the fear of God, she was diligent in coming to the tomb of the holy martyr Ermonia, healing the sick with the healing myrrh.
During the persecutions of Christians organized by Emperor Decius, Miropia's mother moved with her to the island of Chios. Here, seeing the torments of the guards who were sentenced to death for not finding the body of the martyr Isidor, the saint decided to take the blame upon herself. She confessed that she had stolen the body and was seized by Prince Numerian.
The prince, enraged by her courage, subjected her to cruel tortures, but the saint did not renounce her faith. In prison, she was visited by Saint Isidor, who encouraged her, saying that her prayers had reached God, and she would receive a crown.
The holy Miropia joyfully surrendered her spirit to God. After her death, the prison was filled with fragrance, and one of the guards, witnessing this, accepted holy baptism and later was honored with a martyr's crown. The body of the saint was buried with honor by the Christians.
