King Antiochus pressed seven brothers to break the law of their fathers. One by one they refused, strengthened by their mother. The story is remembered as an example of faithfulness.

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Heliodorus punished in the TempleHeliodorus punished in the TempleWhen Heliodorus tries to seize the temple treasury, a heavenly rider appears and strikes him down. The people rejoice at this deliverance.When Heliodorus tries to seize the temple treasury, a heavenly rider appears and strikes him down. The people rejoice at this deliverance.Heliodorus came to seize the treasury of the Temple in Jerusalem. According to 2 Maccabees, a splendid horseman and two young men appeared and struck him. He fell and was carried out helpless.Heliodorus came to seize the treasury of the Temple in Jerusalem. According to 2 Maccabees, a splendid horseman and two young men appeared and struck him. He fell and was carried out helpless.