Holy Martyrs Trophimus and Theophilus, and Thirteen Others with Them

Life

They suffered in Lycia in the time of Emperor Diocletian. Since they would in no wise deny Christ nor offer sacrifice to the idols, they were subjected to various tortures: they were beaten with stones, scraped with sharp iron implements, their knees were broken, and at last, so tortured and more dead than alive, they were cast into fire. The power of God preserved them unharmed in the fire. Then they were led out and beheaded with the sword. But the Lord glorified them both on earth and in His heavenly Kingdom. They suffered honorably in Lycia in the year 308.

From the Hymn of Praise

Apollinaris, for the sake of Christ God,Endured torments great and many,Without any anger, without any surprise,For he knew that without suffering there is no salvation;