Martyr Varos and with him Seven Hosiomartyrs lived in Egypt during the period of several persecutions against Christians (late third to early fourth century). Varos (Ouaros) was a military commander and secretly a Christian. He gave assistance to many of the persecuted and imprisoned Christians, and he visited the prisoners at night. He also brought food to the prisoners, dressed their wounds, and gave them encouragement. Once Varos spent a whole night talking with seven imprisoned monks. These men were Christian teachers who had been beaten and starved. Varos marched with the teachers when they were led to their execution. The judge, seeing Varos' strong faith, had him fiercely beaten. Varos died during the beating. After his death, the monks were beheaded.