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Martyr

Joseph, disciple of Narses

Persian martyr, a disciple of Narses, remembered in the early martyrologies.

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Feast
November 10old style November 23
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Joseph, disciple of Narses was a young disciple of Bishop Narseh and suffered as a martyr in Persia, beheaded with the sword for refusing the command of King Shapur II to worship the sun, together with his teacher. His commemoration falls on 10 November in the Roman Martyrology (Gregorian calendar); he is counted a saint of the undivided Church.

Commemorated the same day November 10