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Euphemia was the daughter of a senator. Seeing, in the time of Diocletian, that Christians were being torn apart by the most diverse punishments, she presented herself to the judge Priscus and confessed her faith in Christ before everyone, thus setting an example of her steadfastness even to men. As the judge put Christians to death, he tried to force the others to sacrifice, even if only out of fear, as they saw those who remained steadfast in their faith being tortured. While the saints were being beheaded before her eyes, Euphemia, inspired even more by their courage, said aloud to the judge that the punishment she was suffering was unjust. The judge rejoiced at these words, believing that she meant she was willing to sacrifice. However, when he asked her what unjust punishment she was referring to, she replied: 'I am of noble birth: why do you put so many foreigners and strangers before me? Why do you allow them to reach Christ and the promised glory before me? (p. 767)
— JACOBUS DE VORAGINE