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Martyr

Mariav of Persia

Martyr of Persia, who suffered for Christ.

Feast
April 9old style April 22
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Mariav of Persia was a presbyter and received a martyr's death, around the years 362-364, at the hands of the Persian king Shapur II, together with Bishop Dissan, with Abdiesus and with two hundred and seventy other Christians. In captivity they refused to renounce the Christian faith. Among them was also the Holy Martyr Ia, commemorated on 11 September.

They are commemorated on 22 April, in the new style.

Commemorated the same day April 9