The Ten Holy Martyrs of Crete: Theodulus, Saturninus, Euporus, Gelasius, Eunician, Zoticus, Pompius, Agathopus, Basilides, and Evaristus suffered for Christ during the third century under the emperor Decius (249-251). The governor of Crete, also named Decius, fiercely persecuted the Church and arrested anyone who believed in Christ. Ten Christians from various cities of Crete were brought before him, steadfastly confessing their faith in Christ and refusing to worship idols.
Despite enduring thirty days of cruel tortures, with the help of God, they all persevered and glorified Him. Before their death, they prayed that the Lord would enlighten their torturers with the light of the true Faith. Unmoved by pain, the saints were ultimately beheaded.
About a hundred years later, Saint Paul of Constantinople visited Crete and took the relics of the holy martyrs to Constantinople for the protection of the city and blessings for the faithful.
These Saints, all from Crete, contested for piety during the reign of Decius in the year 250. They endured severe torments and persecution before being beheaded for their faith.
They suffered for Christ during the Decian persecution in 250 A.D. Their names were Theodulus, Saturnicus, Euporus, Gelasius, Eunician, Zoticus, Pompeius, Agathopous, Basilides, and Evaristus. Despite facing excruciating torments, they remained steadfast in their faith and were ultimately beheaded.