The Holy Martyrs Pasikrates and Valention, coming from Doristolo, a city in Mysia, were soldiers serving under the governor Avlosan. In the land where they lived, the idolaters offered sacrifices to their false gods, while the Christians were hiding, striving to survive the persecutions. These saints openly confessed their faith in Christ, rejecting the idols and all pagan worship. They were therefore arrested and forced to offer incense before the idol of Apollo. Saint Pasikrates offended the idols, declaring that such contempt was the only thing they deserved. He was thrown into prison, where he rejoiced for being deemed worthy to suffer for Christ. Valention was also imprisoned with him.
At the trial, Pasikrates's brother, Papianos, who offered out of fear sacrifice to the idols, begged him to do the same. However, Pasikrates rejected to please him, considering him unworthy and coward. He placed his hand in the fire, declaring that the soul is immortal and that he was indifferent about all torments. Valention confirmed his words, since he was also ready to endure suffering for Christ. Both were sentenced to be beheaded with a sword. Pasikrates was twenty-two years old, and Valentin was thirty. Their mother, following them to the martyrdom, urged them not to be afraid. She joyfully received their bodies and buried them with great honor, glorifying God for their faith.
