Virgin Martyr Fausta, and Martyrs Evilasius and Maximus, at Cyzicus

Commemorated on February 6.

The holy virgin martyrs Martha and Mary were sisters who lived in Asia Minor, and fervently desired to suffer for the Lord Jesus Christ. Once, a pagan military commander marched past their house. The sisters went out to him and loudly declared that they were Christians. At first the commander paid…