Isaac of Nicomedia

Holy Martyr Isaac of Nicomedia suffered in the year 303, together with Apollos and Codratus. The Church commemorates them on 4 May (new style).

The three were pagans and served at the court of the Emperor Diocletian (284-305). When the Holy Great Martyr George suffered, they were among the onlookers. His faith, courage and miracles kindled in them faith in Christ. The saints declared themselves Christians before everyone and rebuked the emperor for his impiety and cruelty. They were condemned to death. Saint Codratus was put to the sword, and Apollos and Isaakios were starved to death.