Neaniskos

Holy Martyr Neaniskos the Wise lived at the time when Maximus ruled at Alexandria. The governor put him to torments so that he should renounce Christ. Satisfied that he would not do it, he ordered him put to death. When he was brought to the place of execution, he saw in the crowd a slave woman who had betrayed him. Then Neaniskos made a sign to her and, when she came near, gave her a golden ring, saying, "I thank you, woman, because by your betrayal you have given me such benefits." The saint came to the place of execution, prayed and was beheaded. The Azbyka page notes that his name is not found in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church. He is commemorated on 23 June, in the new style.