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

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  1. ^ a b c 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

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