Menignus

Holy Martyr Menignus came from the city of Parion on the Hellespont, between Cyzicus and Lampsacus, and lived in the time of the emperor Decius (249 to 251), around the year 250. He was a simple craftsman, a bleacher of linen; twice in his life he heard a voice from heaven calling him to suffer for Christ.

When the persecution began, an angel led the Christians out of prison, and Menignus rejoiced and loved the Saviour with all his heart. Remembering the heavenly call, he tore down in the square Decius' wicked edict to persecute Christians and declared himself a follower of Christ. He was seized and, after cruel tortures, led to the place of beheading. His wife ran to him and followed him weeping; he comforted her, saying that his death would ensure their eternal union, since only those united with God can never be parted. His head fell and he was buried on the spot. It is said that a snow-⁠white dove flew from the martyr's mouth.

He is commemorated on 22 November (new style).