Ss Andrian and Natalia icon

Orthodox icon of Saints Andrian, Andrianos Andrianus and Natalia. Commemorated: August 26th. Saint Andrian, from Nicomedia, lived during the reign of Emperor Maximian and was married to Natalia. One day, he saw 23 Christians ready to martyr themselves for their faith. The 28-year-old Adrian was impressed by what he heard and declared to the pagans that he too was a Christian. He was immediately arrested and imprisoned. Natalia went to support him and tell him not to give in. Then, after enduring many terrible tortures, he gave up his spirit. It is noteworthy that when the pagans tried to burn his body, a heavy downpour broke out and extinguished the fire. His body was buried by his wife Natalia, who was later buried next to him, after she too was martyred for Christ.