Olivian

Holy Hieromartyr Olivian was bishop of the city of Anea and died burned alive together with his disciples, in the time of the persecution of Diocletian. He is commemorated on 29 May.

He was one of the bishops who shepherded their flock with much care and labour and at the same time defended the faith of the Gospel against attacks by Jews and pagans. In the persecution of Diocletian he was seized and, after questioning, subjected to a series of heavy tortures that did not break his zeal. At last he was thrown into the fire together with his disciples, and they received the crown of martyrdom. The Synaxarion calls him "most blessed" and says in verse that he died for God, the most blessed.