In a time of religious persecution, a devout Jewish mother and her seven sons stood firm in their faith, facing the wrath of a tyrannical king. The king, determined to eradicate their adherence to God’s law, subjected them to brutal tortures, commanding them to consume pork, a violation of their sacred beliefs. Despite the excruciating pain and the looming shadow of death, the family remained unyielding, their faith unwavering.

In the era of King Antiochus Epiphanes, Israel found itself at a crossroads of faith and culture. Antiochus, an ambitious ruler, ascended the throne, bringing with him a vision of a unified realm under the cultural banner of the Greeks. In Israel, a faction arose, enamored with the allure of Gentile customs, advocating a break from their traditions. Seduced by the promise of prosperity and acceptance, they convinced many to follow, leading to the establishment of a gymnasium in Jerusalem, an emblem of Hellenistic lifestyle.