Lycarion of Asia

Holy Venerable Martyr Lycarion of Asia, a youth, was the brother of the martyrs Martha and Mary. The Azbyka page tells them together, in the life of the martyrs Martha and Mary and the venerable martyr Lycarion.

The holy virgin martyrs Martha and Mary were sisters by blood, lived in Asia (Asia Minor) and burned with desire to suffer for the Lord Jesus Christ. Once a pagan commander passed by their house. The sisters went out to him and loudly declared that they were Christians. At first the commander paid no attention to them, but they called persistently after him, repeating their confession. Then both were seized, together with their brother, the boy Lycarion. All three were crucified on crosses, and at the execution their mother was present, who strengthened them in their suffering for Christ. The sisters were pierced with spears, and the boy Lycarion was beheaded.

Saint Lycarion is commemorated on 19 February, in the new style. Their passion is also found in the Lives of the Saints by Saint Dimitry of Rostov.