Today, November 7, the memory of Saint Athenodoros and the 33 Martyrs of Melitene is commemorated. Notable names celebrating include Athenodoros, Ernestos, and Theagenes. Saint Athenodoros, hailing from Mesopotamia, suffered immense torture during the reign of Emperor Diocletian due to his steadfast faith in Jesus Christ. His resilience during brutal trials inspired fifty pagans to convert to Christianity before he ultimately surrendered his spirit, earning him the martyr’s crown.