Our Church commemorates today Martyrs Archelaus, Kyrillos, Photios, Martyr Conon of Isauria, Martyr Conon the Gardener, and Martyr Eulampius of Palestine.
Martyr Conon the Gardner was born in Nazareth and lived during the reign of Emperor Decius (249-251). When he arrived in Pamphylia, he opted for a small garden where he was plating vegetables, which he gave to the foreign and those in need. He was a very calm person. When he was brought to the ruler of the region to be punished for being Christian, those who arrested him kissed him to deride his faith. However, Conon kissed them back. When they told him that the ruler was calling him, he responded, “Why? What he wants from a Christian like me?”.
The soldiers tied him and brought him to the ruler. He forced him to sacrifice and worship the idols. Then, Conon boldly told the ruler, “If only you could renounce these idols and declare your faith in Jesus Christ.” The ruler ordered the saint be brutally tortured.
He remained steadfast in his faith in Jesus Christ. He received the wreath of martyrdom.
SourceÑ Church of Cyprus