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The [[Catholic Church]] commemorates Absadah as a [[saint]], with a [[feast day]] of January 19. |
The [[Catholic Church]] commemorates Absadah as a [[saint]], with a [[feast day]] of January 19. |
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The [[Coptic Church]] commemorates him on the 5th of [[Pashons]]. |
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Latest revision as of 20:13, 18 September 2025
4th-century Christian priest, martyr, and saint
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.
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.
The Catholic Church commemorates Absadah as a saint, with a feast day of January 19.
The Coptic Church commemorates him on the 5th of Pashons.
