Absadah
4th-century Christian priest, martyr, and saint
Absadah | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Born | c. 300 near Behnesa, Egypt |
| Died | Alexandria, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Feast | 19 January |
Absadah was a priest and martyr of the early 4th century, who is venerated as a Saint in the Catholic church. He suffered martyrdom in the Diocletianic persecution.
Life
Absadah was born near Behnesa, Egypt, c. 300. He was a priest to a small congregation in his village. Upon the start of the Diocletian Persecution, Absadah barricaded himself in his home, planning to hide from persecution. Later, he recounted a vision of Jesus Christ appearing before him. He voluntarily came before the court, and was sent to Alexandria.[1]
Absadah was sentenced to be burnt alive; however, he was beheaded outside the walls of the city. He was buried at Cairo.
Sainthood
The Catholic Church commemorates Absadah as a saint, with a feast day of January 19.
References
- ^ Holweck, F. G., A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924
Sources
- Absadah at Catholic Online
