The Saints Proclus and Hilarius lived and suffered a great martyrdom during the governorship of the ruler Maximus, in the time of the Emperor Trajan.
Saint Proclus was the first to be arrested and interrogated. He courageously confessed his faith in Christ, rejecting idolatry. Unable to persuade him to renounce his beliefs, the governor subjected him to severe tortures. Yet the saint remained steadfast, praying continually to God.
He completed his life as a martyr, having endured every form of humiliation. He was hung and ultimately put to death when arrows pierced his body.
Saint Hilarius was the nephew of Saint Proclus. When Proclus was being led to the place of his martyrdom, Hilarius saw him and greeted him. He was then arrested and endured many tortures, confessing his Christian faith. He was executed, and his body was buried together with that of Saint Proclus.
The two martyrs are glorified for their devotion and faith in Christ. Their memory is honored by the Church on July 12.
