Victor of Damask was a second-century Christian soldier who lived and died in Damascus. During a period of religious persecution, he refused to offer sacrifices to pagan deities, leading to his martyrdom. His suffering included various tortures, such as being placed in a fiery furnace and enduring physical mutilation. According to tradition, his execution by decapitation resulted in blood and milk flowing from his body. He is recognized as a saint in both Catholic and Orthodox traditions.