Ermil, a deacon, and Stratonic, a prison guard, were martyred for their faith. Ermil was tortured for refusing to renounce Christ, his resilience inspiring Stratonic, who was secretly Christian. Stratonic openly declared his faith, leading to their joint execution. They embraced death, finding joy in martyrdom for Christ.

Let us pray to these holy martyrs, that through their intercessions, we may be granted strength to stand firm in our faith and to find joy in the face of adversity. #Saints #OrthodoxChristian #Martyrdom #Faith #Prayer