Barhadbesciabas
Christian martyr (d. 355)
About Barhadbesciabas
Barhadbesciabas was a deacon.
Barhadbesciabas (alternately Barhadbesaba, Barhadbescialas or Barhadbshabba) (died July 20, 355) is venerated as a Christian martyr who was decapitated during the reign of Shapur II. A deacon of Arbela, in the Sassanid Empire, he was arrested by the governor of Arbela, Sapor Tamaspor, and put on the rack.
Tradition states that the authorities ordered Aghaeus, an apostate Christian nobleman, to kill Barhadbesciabas with a sword.
Another Christian of the same name was martyred with Abda and Abdjesus in 366.
His feast day is July 21.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Barhadbesciabas?
Christian martyr (d. 355)
When did Barhadbesciabas die?
Barhadbesciabas died on 20 July 355 in Erbil, Sassanid Empire.
What was Barhadbesciabas's occupation?
Barhadbesciabas was a deacon.
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