Absadah

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Life

Absadah was born near Behnesa, Egypt, c.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 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.

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