Victor of Chalcedon was a Christian soldier and martyr who lived during the late third or early fourth century. According to hagiographical accounts, he served alongside a companion named Sophronius under the rule of Priscus in Chalcedon. The two men are remembered for their refusal to participate in the persecution of Saint Euphemia, choosing instead to declare their own Christian faith despite the threat of death.
Martyrdom
When ordered by the local ruler to cast Euphemia into a furnace, Victor and his companion refused to comply. They publicly declared their belief in the God Euphemia worshipped, which led to their condemnation. Following their refusal, the soldiers were cast to wild beasts, though tradition holds that the animals did not touch their bodies as they passed into eternal life.
Veneration
Victor is honored as a saint within the Western Church, where his feast day is observed on September 10. In Eastern traditions, his commemoration takes place on September 29. He is primarily remembered for his courage as a soldier who maintained his religious convictions under the pressure of imperial authority.