Daysa the Egyptian
Christian martyr of the third century
About Daysa the Egyptian
Saint Dasya the Soldier or Daysa the Egyptian, was a Christian martyr of the third century. He was born in Tanda, Egypt (, modern Tida in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate), and served as a soldier in the Roman army. Refusing to deny Christ, Dasya was tortured by Arianus, governor of Ansena, who inflicted great tortures on him, eventually cutting off his head.
He is a saint in the Coptic Church and Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. His feast in the Coptic Orthodox Church is on 2 Thout.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Daysa the Egyptian?
Christian martyr of the third century
When was Daysa the Egyptian born?
Daysa the Egyptian was born in Egypt, Tanda, Egypt.
When did Daysa the Egyptian die?
Daysa the Egyptian died in Egypt, Tanda, Egypt.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Daysa the Egyptian
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Daysa the Egyptian. https://biography.guide/daysa-the-egyptian/
MLA: "Daysa the Egyptian." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/daysa-the-egyptian/.
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