Julian, Eunos, Beza and Mekaro of Alexandria

The Holy Martyrs Julian, Eunos, Beza and Mekaro of Alexandria suffered at the beginning of the reign of Decius (249 to 251). Eunos (also called Kronion) was Julian's servant, Beza (Bisos) was a soldier, and Mekaros came from Lebanon.

Julian was a very old man, troubled by gout, who could neither stand nor walk. He was carried to the trial by his servants; one of them recanted, but Eunos bravely confessed his faith in Christ. Julian and Eunos were led through the city on camels, to the jeers of the pagans, and then burned in a fire. The soldier Beza, who tried to defend the saints from insult, was beheaded by the sword. Saint Mekaros of Lebanon was also burned. They are commemorated on 27 February (new style; 12 March on the old calendar).