Aphian was a young Christian martyr from Lycia who lived during the late third and early fourth centuries. Educated in rhetoric, law, and philosophy at the school of Berytus, he converted to Christianity while studying. To avoid conflict with his parents, who opposed his new faith, he moved to Cappadocia. He later traveled to Caesarea Maritima, where he became a disciple of Pamphilus. His life ended during the persecutions led by Emperor Galerius around the year 305.