Commemoration of Saints Theopemptus and Theonas on January 5
On January 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saints Theopemptus and Theonas, martyrs who suffered during the reign of Roman Emperor Diocletian. The article describes Theopemptus’s bold refusal to worship idols, his miraculous survival through torture, and the conversion of the magician Theonas after attempts to poison him failed. The faith of both saints was ultimately tested, leading to their martyrdom.