Mary of Asia

Holy Martyr Mary of Asia was a virgin and the sister of Saint Martha; they lived in Asia Minor and burned with the wish to suffer for the Lord Jesus Christ. With them suffered also their brother, the youth Lycarion.

One day a pagan commander passed by their house. The sisters went out and confessed aloud that they were Christians; he took no notice of them, but they cried out again after him, repeating their confession. Then both were seized, together with Lycarion. All three were crucified, before their mother, who strengthened them in suffering for Christ. The sisters were pierced with spears, and the boy was beheaded.

They are commemorated on 19 February, in the new style.