Quadratus of Nicomedia

Holy Martyr Quadratus of Nicomedia, also called Crotatus, was one of three martyrs, Isaac, Apollos and Quadratus, who served at the court of the emperor Diocletian (284-305). They were pagans.

During the sufferings of the holy Great Martyr George (commemorated on 23 April) they were among the onlookers. His faith, courage and miracles awakened in them faith in Christ. The saints declared themselves Christians before everyone and rebuked the emperor for his impiety and cruelty. They were sentenced to death: Quadratus was put to the sword, and Apollos and Isaac were starved to death († 303).

Saint Quadratus is commemorated on 4 May, in the new style. Their life is also found in the Lives of the Saints by Saint Dimitry of Rostov.