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Holy Martyrs

Abiatha, Hathes and Mamlacha

Virgins of Beth-⁠Garmai, put to death for Christ in 345 in the persecution of the Persian king Shapur II.

Feast
November 20old style December 3
Reposed
3454th century
Place
Beth-⁠Garmai
Order
Martyrs

Life

Abiatha, Hathes and Mamlacha were virgins and martyrs of the district of Beth Garmai in Persia, killed around 345 in the persecution of King Shapur II.

The name Mamlacha means "kingdom" in Hebrew. They are commemorated on 20 November by the Syriac Orthodox Church. No other details of their lives or deaths survive.

Commemorated the same day November 20