Mamas of Melitene

Holy Martyr Mamas of Melitene is commemorated with the Holy Martyr Hieron and those who suffered with him at Melitene. The life on the Azbyka page is the life of Hieron; Mamas is not named in it and remains one of the unnamed companions.

In brief: Hieron of Tyana in Cappadocia, born of a mother named Stratonice, was sought by the governor Lysias to be enrolled in the army. Unwilling to serve beside idolaters, he resisted, hid in a cave and then went willingly toward Melitene. Imprisoned there with thirty-⁠three Christians, he was tried by Lysias, who cut off his hand and beat the others. On the fifth day the martyrs were led to death, singing and praying, and their heads were cut off. Hieron's head was ransomed with gold by Chrysaphius, and his hand reached his mother, who buried it as the saint had wished.

They are commemorated on 20 November, in the new style.