Barhadbesciabas
Barhadbesciabas (alternately Barhadbesaba or Barhadbescialas) (died July 20, 355) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was decapitated during the reign of Shapur II. A deacon of Arbela, in the Sassanid Empire, he was arrested by the governor of Arbela, Sapor Tamaspor, and put on the rack.
Saint Barhadbesciabas | |
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| Hieromartyr | |
| Died | 4th century Arbela, Sassanid Empire |
| Venerated in | Oriental Orthodox Church Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | July 21 |
Tradition states that the authorities ordered Aghaeus, an apostate Christian nobleman, to kill Barhadbesciabas with a sword.
Another Christian of the same name was martyred with Abda and Abdjesus in 366.
His feast day is July 21.[1]
References
- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co., 1924.
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