Martyr Trophimus and 14 Others in Lycia (284–305)

Saints Trophimus and Theophilus lived and martyred during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Along with them, eleven other faithful servants of Christ endured numerous tortures.

Refusing to offer sacrifices to the idols or to renounce Jesus Christ, they were subjected to severe trials: they were hanged, their bodies were harshly beaten, they were stoned, and finally cast into the fire. Yet, by the power of God, the saints remained steadfast, feeling no pain and not yielding to threats.

When their bodies emerged unharmed from the flames, their tormentor, filled with rage, ordered that they be beheaded.

The exact place of their martyrdom is unknown. Their death is dated to the time of the persecutions at the beginning of the fourth century.