He lived in the time of the
persecution of
Decius, and although it is certain that he was cited before the tribunal of
Marcian to give an account of his faith, it is not certain that he died for it. He was indeed condemned to death, but his prudence and constancy so impressed the Emperor as to obtain his discharge from custody after he had undergone considerable suffering. He was famous both for the splendour of his doctrinal teaching and the
miracles he wrought. The
Eastern Orthodox Church venerates him on different days, but especially on 31 March. He had also a name of Agathangelos, that means "good angel". ==References==