May 31, 2015

Holy Five Martyrs of Ascalon

Holy Five Martyrs of Ascalon (Feast Day - May 31);
Photo shows Roman ruins in Ashkalon

Verses

As garments, the five men of the Lord,
Were strangely spread out by being dragged.

These holy five Martyrs were perfected by martyrdom in Ascalon (Ashkelon), having been dragged upon the earth to death.