Epictet, a priest, and Astion, a young man, lived in the Roman city of Halmyris, near the Danube. During a persecution of Christians, they were arrested. Despite facing torture and threats, they refused to renounce their faith. They were scourged, and their bodies were torn with iron hooks. They were then thrown into a freezing lake, but remained unharmed. Finally, they were beheaded for Christ in 290 AD. Their unwavering faith and courage in the face of death made them examples for all believers. Holy Martyrs Epictet and Astion, pray to God for us!

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