The holy martyrs Sukhiy and 16 of his companions, noble dignitaries at the court of the Albanian ruler, converted to Christianity, following the priest Chryzos, who preached in Artashat. They were baptized in the waters of the Euphrates and received new names. After the martyr's death of Chryzos, Sukhiy became the spiritual leader of the brotherhood, and they led a strict ascetic life in solitude.
The pagan ruler of Albania, Datiianos, learning of their conversion, tried to bring them back to their former faith, but they refused. As a result, they were subjected to tortures: they were crucified and burned, and their bodies were cut into pieces and scattered on the mountain Sukaketi. This occurred in the year 123.
The holy relics of the martyrs remained incorrupt until the 4th century, when they were buried by local Christians. A church dedicated to Saint Gregory, the Enlightener of Armenia, was erected at the site of their martyrdom, and a healing spring was opened.
