Aglaya, a woman from Rome, lived in sin with the slave Bonifatius. He, despite his debauched life, exhibited virtues by helping the poor and praying for salvation. Inspired by the desire to possess the relics of martyrs, Aglaya sent Bonifatius to search for the holy bodies. On the way, he repented and began to strive for holiness.
In Tarsus, during the persecutions of Christians, Bonifatius witnessed the sufferings of the saints and, filled with zeal, proclaimed the greatness of God. He was captured and, despite severe tortures, did not renounce Christ. The judge, seeing the miracles occurring with Bonifatius, was frightened and sentenced him to death.
The saint, praying before his execution, asked for forgiveness of his sins and for salvation for the people. He was beheaded, and his martyr's death led to the conversion of many unbelievers to Christ.
Bonifatius's friends, unaware of his death, searched for him and, upon learning of his martyrdom, regretted their mockery. They found his body and, honoring him, returned to Rome with his holy relics.
Aglaya, receiving a vision, met the relics of Bonifatius with honors and built a temple in his name. She, dividing her possessions, lived in repentance and was also glorified after death, uniting with Bonifatius in eternity.
