Martyr
The 120 Martyrs Slain by the Persian King Shapur
Martyrs put to death on the order of the Persian king Shapur for the faith of Christ.
Life
The 120 Martyrs Slain by the Persian King Shapur were taken captive by the Persians in the time of the Greek emperor Constantius (337-361) and were burned for steadfastness in the faith, around the years 344-347.
They were seized by the Persians in the reign of Constantius and, after heavy torments, were burned because they firmly confessed the faith. The righteous Snandulia (commemorated on 3 November) hid their relics from the mockery of the pagans. Among the martyrs were nine virgins dedicated to the service of God.
They are commemorated on 19 April, in the new style.
Commemorated the same day April 6
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Brychan of BrycheiniogRight-Believing · King of BrycheiniogApr 6
Sebastian of KaragandaVenerable · ArchimandriteApr 6
Aphonius of NovgorodSaint · Metropolitan of NovgorodApr 6- Jacob BoykovHieromartyr · PriestApr 6
- John BoykovHieromartyr · PriestApr 6
- 120 Martyrs of PersiaHoly MartyrsApr 6
- AedhechSaintApr 6
- Aelfstan of RamsburySaint · Bishop of RamsburyApr 6
- Amandus of GhisalbaMartyr · Martyr of GhisalbaApr 6
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