Dasius of Nicomedia

Holy Martyr Dasius of Nicomedia received the crown of martyrdom in the year 303, at the beginning of Diocletian's persecution, together with Gaius and Zoticus. Inspired by divine zeal, they entered the pagan temples of Nicomedia and overturned the idols.

Then they gave themselves up to the authorities and were subjected to dreadful torments: they were hung on wooden beams, and their flesh was scraped with cloths woven of goat's hair. At last stones were tied to their necks and they were cast into the sea, where they gave up their souls.

The holy Dasius, Gaius and Zoticus are commemorated on 21 October (new style).