The martyr Rajden, a Persian, was the tutor of the Persian princess Balendukhta and moved to Georgia. He accepted Christianity and began to show zeal for the faith, conversing with Archbishop Michael. During the war between Persia and Greece, he led the Christian army and fought successfully against the enemies. After being betrayed to the enemies, he was captured and interrogated by King Firuz, to which the martyr replied about his faith in the One True God. The king tried to persuade him to renounce Christ, but Rajden remained unyielding. He was subjected to cruel tortures but did not abandon his faith. In the end, he was crucified, where he passed away in the year 457. After his death, a sign appeared in heaven, and his body was buried with honor. Later, his relics were transferred to the Nicomedia church. The name Rajden means 'light of faith,' and his death gives hope for resurrection at the second coming of Christ.
