A portrait of St. Barhadbesciabas
St. Barhadbesciabas
d. 20 July 355
Feast
July 21 · IV c.
Patron of
Persian Christians · Deacons
Order
Deacon / Martyr
Deacon of Arbela in the Sassanid Empire, tortured and beheaded under King Shapur II during the great Persian persecution. Feast July 21.
Life & Times
Also known as: Barhadbesaba; Barhadbescialas · Died: 20 July 355 · From: Arbela, Sassanid Persia (modern Iraq).
Patronage
St. Barhadbesciabas is invoked as the patron of persian christians, deacons. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Barhadbesciabas, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.