Martyr
James of Persia
Martyr of Persia, who suffered for Christ.
Life
Holy Martyr James of Persia, a priest, died in Persia in the time of King Shapur, about the year 380, together with the deacons Azadanes and Abdicius. They were taken together with Bishop Acepsimas (commemorated on 3 November). After a long torment of hunger in prison, mustard with vinegar was put into the martyrs' nostrils, they were stripped and hung all night in the frost. In the morning, after further torments, they were shut in prison again and there they were beheaded.
They are commemorated on 23 April (new style).
Commemorated the same day April 10
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