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Martyr

Jonas

Martyr of Persia

A martyr in Persia, put to death with his brother Barachisius under Shapur II.

Feast
March 29old style April 11
Reposed
3274th century
Place
Persian Empire
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Jonas suffered in Persia, under King Shapur II, together with his brother Barachisius, around the year 327. The two brothers are commemorated together on 29 March. The sources at hand give no further details of their torments.

Commemorated the same day March 29