The Martyrdom of Sts. Theophilus and His Wife in Fayyum

On this day also, St. Theophilus and his wife in Fayyum, was martyred, in the days of EmperorDiocletian the infidel. Some brought accusation against them before the Governor of being Christians. The Governor brought them and questioned them. They confessed our Lord Christ, to Him is the glory, before him. He commanded that a deep pit be dug for them, that they be cast into it, and covered by stones. They did so and St. Theophilus and his wife received the crown of martyrdom. Their intercession be for us and