On November 2, Orthodox Christians commemorate the Holy Great Martyr Artemius.translated

The Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of the Holy Great Martyr Artemius (died 362) on November 2, the first century of Christianity.

Saint Artemius was one of the best military commanders of the Holy Apostolic Emperor Constantine the Great, and later also of his son and successor Constantius. For his distinguished service and valor, he was appointed governor of Egypt.

Saint Artemius managed to do much to spread and strengthen Christianity in this country, until in 361, during the reign of the pagan Emperor Julian the Apostate, Constantius was succeeded by Julian.

Once, when the emperor, a pagan, ordered two bishops to be tortured in Antioch, Saint Artemius arrived in the city and publicly condemned the ruler of the empire for his impiety. Julian the Apostate subjected the governor of Egypt, Saint Artemius, to cruel tortures.

After being thrown into prison following the tortures, during prayer, the Lord Jesus Christ appeared to Saint Artemius, saying: "Be of good courage, Artemius! I am with you and will deliver you from all the pain inflicted by your tormentors, and I am already preparing for you a crown of glory. For as you confessed Me before men on earth, so I will confess you before My Heavenly Father. Therefore, be courageous and rejoice – you will be with Me in My Kingdom."

After this, Saint Artemius endured all the cruel tortures with even greater courage.