Tavrion of Amphipolis

Holy Martyr Tavrion of Amphipolis, in Macedonia, is remembered together with Auctus and with the Holy Martyr Thessalonike. The three are commemorated on 20 November, in the new style.

Thessalonike was the daughter of a pagan priest. When her unbelieving father learned that his daughter had become a Christian, he beat her without mercy and drove her from the house, leaving her with no means of support. Auctus and Tavrion tried to defend her and bring the father to reason, but the priest denounced them and they were seized. They confessed their faith in Christ before their tormentors and, after cruel tortures, were beheaded.

Not long after their martyrdom Thessalonike also died. Her body was honourably buried in the city of Amphipolis in Macedonia, together with the holy martyrs Auctus and Tavrion.