Saint Solochon was born in Egypt and was baptized a Christian. He served as a soldier during the reign of Emperor Maximian. When his commander arrived with his troops in Chalcedon, he ordered all the soldiers to offer sacrifices to the idols. Solochon, together with Pamphamer and Pamphalon, openly confessed his faith in Christ and refused to venerate the idols, even under the threat of severe torture.
Though he was cruelly tormented, Solochon remained faithful to Christ. The commander, enraged by his steadfastness, ordered that the tortures continue until he would renounce his faith. Yet the saint endured everything with unshaken courage. He was subjected to various tortures, including being hung on a tree with a heavy stone tied to his body. Despite the brutal suffering, he miraculously remained alive.
In a fit of fury, the commander thrust a sword into the saint’s ear, leaving him unconscious. The Christians who came to take his body laid it on a bed with great reverence. When Solochon regained some strength, he spoke with them, urging them to remain steadfast in their faith. After offering a final prayer, he peacefully surrendered his soul to God.
