The Martyr Solochon of Chalcedon was originally from Egypt, but served in the army of Caesar Maximian. It was a time of persecution against Christians. The legion in which Solochon served was sent to Chalcedon. There were pagan festivals, gladiatorial games and magnificent sacrifices. Solokhon and two of his colleagues, Pamphalon and Pamfir, refused to make sacrifices. By order of the military commander, they were staged a show trial and tortured. As a result, Solokhon’s fellow servicemen died, but he continued to praise God despite the pain. He was beaten, dragged on sharp shingles. In fierce impotence, Solokhon was tied by one hand to a tree, and a heavy stone was attached to his leg. In response, he glorified the Lord and confessed him as his Savior. When, many hours later, he was removed from the tree, he stood calmly on his feet. You couldn’t see him being chased.
It’s been hours. From impotence, the warlord Campan grabbed a letter stick and stuck it in the saint’s ear. Solokhon was left to die, the soldiers left. Then the local Christians took him to the house of a pious widow, washed his wounds and gave him water. There, with prayer on his lips, Solokhon died.
Memorial Day
May 30
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Lives of Saints
