Barsabias
Abbot and missionary who was martyred in Persia
About Barsabias
Saint Barsabias (d. 342) was an abbot and missionary who was martyred in Persia. His feast day is 20 October.
Monks of Ramsgate's account
The monks of St Augustine's Abbey, Ramsgate, in their Book of Saints (1921) wrote,
Butler's account
The hagiographer Alban Butler wrote,
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Barsabias?
abbot and missionary who was martyred in Persia
When did Barsabias die?
Barsabias died in 342 in Persepolis.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barsabias. https://biography.guide/barsabias/
MLA: "Barsabias." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barsabias/.
Chicago: "Barsabias." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barsabias/.
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