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