The Martyrs Gaius, Dasius, and Zoticus of Nicomedia suffered martyrdom in the year 303, under the emperor Diocletian (284-305), because they destroyed a pagan temple. After enduring many tortures, they had stones tied around their necks, and were drowned in the sea.
Martyrs Gaius, Dasius, and Zoticus at Nicomedia
Commemorated on October 21
The Orthodox Church in America
11/5/2020