During the reign of Diocletian and Maximian, three Christians were captured in Tarsus of Cilicia and brought to trial before the proconsul Numerius Maximus. Tarach, the eldest of them, confessed his faith despite severe tortures. He asserted that the name of a Christian is more precious than any other name. The proconsul tried to force him to offer sacrifices to the pagan gods, but Tarach steadfastly refused, claiming that he serves the One God. He was tortured, yet he continued to profess his faith, saying that suffering strengthens his hope for salvation.
Prov, the second martyr, also steadfastly confessed his faith, rejecting the proconsul's offers. He said that his sufferings serve as comfort to him and was not afraid of pain, as he hoped in the Lord. Prov did not renounce his faith even when subjected to cruel tortures.
Andronicus, the third martyr, also did not succumb to the proconsul's threats. He asserted that he had never served idols and was ready to endure any torment for his faith. He was tortured, but remained unshaken, claiming that suffering for Christ brings him joy.
All three martyrs were subjected to brutal tortures, but did not renounce their faith. Eventually, they were executed, and they accepted martyrdom, remaining faithful to Christ until their last breath. Their bodies were secretly buried by Christians who prayed to the Lord for help in this matter.
