Photius of Syria

Holy Martyr Photius of Syria, called also Photus, was one of the children of the holy martyrs Terentius and Neonilla, who suffered in the time of the emperor Decius (249-251). The seven children were Sarbilus, Photus, Theodulus, Hieraxus, Nitus, Vilus and Eunice.

Parents and children zealously confessed Christ and condemned the worship of idols. For this the pagans put the whole family to terrible torments, but did not succeed in making them renounce the true faith. All were beheaded with the sword. About Photus the page says nothing in particular.

The saints are commemorated on 10 November.