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Martyr

Abdies of Persia

A martyr of Persia, put to death for his faith in Christ.

Feast
April 9old style April 22
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Abdies of Persia is counted among the martyrs who suffered in Persia in the time of King Shapur II, around the years 362-364. Together with Bishop Disan, the priest Mariab and two hundred and seventy other Christians, Abdies refused in captivity to renounce faith in Christ and received a martyr's death. Among them was also the martyr Ia, commemorated on 11 September. The company is remembered on 22 April.

Commemorated the same day April 9