Martyrius was born in Cappadocia during the first half of the fifth century. In 457, he joined the Monastery of Euthymius which was east of Jerusalem. Looking for a ascetic and [[Hermit|hermetic]] life, Martyrius left the crowded [[monastery]] and established himself in a cave nearby. After entering the [[Holy Orders]], Martyrius served as a [[priest]] of the [[Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Jerusalem)|Church of the Holy Sepulcher]] in Jerusalem. He became Patriarch of Jerusalem in 478 and served until 486. It was probably during his term as [[patriarch]] that Martyrius built the Monastery of Martyrius in the Judean hills east of Jerusalem.

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