Saint Adrian of Nicomedia
A pagan officer in Nicomedia, Adrian converted after admiring the steadfastness of Christian martyrs. Supported by his w…
Place
Nicomedia
TR
Today: Izmit
8 saints associated
Saint Barbara of Nicomedia
Locked in a tower by her pagan father Dioscorus due to her great beauty, Barbara secretly converted to Christianity. Aft…
Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina
A former magician from Antioch, Cyprian attempts to seduce the virgin Justina through occult arts, but she triumphs over…
Saint George, Martyr
A military tribune under Diocletian, George of Palestine confessed his Christian faith during the imperial persecutions.…
Saint Juliana of Nicomedia
A Christian virgin from Nicomedia, Juliana refused to marry the prefect Evilatius to preserve her faith. After triumphin…
Saint Lucian of Antioch
A priest of Antioch and illustrious Syrian exegete of the 4th century, Lucian revised the sacred texts before being arre…
Saint Theodore of Heraclea (the General)
A general in the army of Licinius in the 4th century, Theodore first distinguished himself by slaying a dragon in Euchai…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Nicomedia?
Saints associated with Nicomedia: Saint Adrian of Nicomedia, Saint Barbara of Nicomedia, Saint Cyprian and Saint Justina, Saint George, Martyr, Saint Juliana of Nicomedia, Saint Lucian of Antioch and Saint Theodore of Heraclea (the General).
Where is Nicomedia located today?
Nicomedia corresponds today to Izmit.