Abrosima

Abrosima was a Persian Christian priest and martyr. His name is also listed as Abrosimus.[1]

Abrosima
Martyr
Died341
Persia
FeastApril 22 in the Roman Catholic Church, November 10 in the Greek Orthodox Church

He was stoned to death with many of his parishioners in 341[2] or 342[1] during the reign of the Sassanid ruler Shapur II.[1]

His feast day is celebrated on April 22 in the Roman Catholic Church, and on November 10 in the Greek Orthodox Church.

References

  1. Rabenstein, Katherine I. "Saint of the Day – April 22" Archived 2013-10-28 at the Wayback Machine. Saintpatrickdc.org, 1998. Retrieved on July 26, 2013.
  2. Baring-Gould, Sabine. The Lives of the Saints. 12 vols.. London: Chiswick Press, 1877. Retrieved on July 26, 2013.

Sources

  • Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.


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