Aris of Egypt

Holy Martyr Aris of Egypt received the crown of martyrdom in the year 308, together with Elias and Probus, also Egyptians. The saints confessed the Christian faith and, out of zeal for the glory of God, visited those imprisoned for Christ, comforting them in their torments and healing their wounds.

One day they set out for Cilicia. At the entrance to the city of Ascalon, right at the gate, they were stopped by unbelieving guards, who took them for spies and brought them before the governor Firmilian. At the trial they confessed themselves Christians and were subjected to cruel torments. Aris was the first to be tortured with many kinds of punishments, and he was given over to fire. Then Probus was tormented and beheaded with the sword. Last, after many torments, Elias too was beheaded. They are commemorated on 1 January.