Saints and Feasts: Monkmartyr Anastasius the Persian
The Monk Martyr Anastasius the Persian was the son of a Persian sorcerer named Bavi. As a pagan, he had the name Magundates and served in the armies of the … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: Martyr Ananias of Persia
While Saint Ananias was being tortured for his belief in Christ, he said, “I see a ladder leading to heaven, and radiant men calling me to a marvelous city of … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: The Holy Great Martyr James the Persian
St. James (Jacob) the Persian (Feast Day – November 27) James, the glorious Great Martyr of Christ, was from Persia. He lived during the years of the pious Kings Arcadius … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: Martyr Thekla and many other men and women who suffered in Persia
Saint Thekla suffered for Christ in Persia with St Nerses and his disciple Joseph; the bishops John, Saverius, Isaac and Hypatius; the martyrs Azades the Eunuch, Savonius, Thekla, Anna and … Continue reading
Saints and Feasts: Martyrs Pegasias, Acindynus, Aphthonius, Elpidephorus, Anempodistus of Persia
Saint Pegasias suffered martyrdom in Persia along with Sts Acindynus, Aphthonius, Elpidephorus, Anempodistus and 7,000 other Christians at the time of King Sapor II (310-381). These saints were … Continue reading
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