Armenia Church commemorates Martyrs Sts. Eugenios, Makarios, Valerios, Canditos and Akyoughas

Today, the Armenian Apostolic Church commemorates Martyrs Sts. Eugenios, Makarios, Valerios, Canditos, and Akyoughas.

The quick spreading of Christianity, especially on the territory of the Roman Empire since the 3rd century, started to worry the kings. Royal charters were issued ordering the Christians to adopt the heathen religion; otherwise, they should be persecuted to death. During that period of persecution, any Christian preferred to die rather than betray Jesus Christ.

The Church always appreciated the torments of the people for the sake of Christ, their courage, and the strength of their faith. Among such people are the martyrs Eugenios and Makarios, martyred during the reign of King Julianos the Betrayer. Martyrs Valerios, Canditos, and Akyoughas were martyred during the reign of the Kings Dioclethianus and Maximianus.