✝ Holy Martyrs Capitolina and Erotiis
October 27 / November 9 (Julian Calendar)
On this day, October 27 according to the Julian Calendar (November 9 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates Holy Martyrs Capitolina and Erotiis.
The holy martyrs Capitolina and Erotiis suffered in the year 304, during the persecution of Christians by the Emperor Diocletian (284-305). Saint Capitolina was arrested for her confession of Christ and pierced with the sword.
When her servant, Saint Erotiis, saw her mistress’s executioner, she threw a stone in his face. For this she was cruelly beaten with oxhide thongs and clubs. On the following day the blessed one was thrown into a blazing furnace, but she miraculously remained unharmed. Finally the godless men beheaded her.
May the intercessions of Holy Martyrs Capitolina and Erotiis be with us all.