Absadah

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
Martyr
Born	c. 300 near Behnesa, Egypt
Died	Alexandria, Egypt
Venerated in	Catholic Church
Feast	19 January

Life

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.

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.

Sources

• Absadah at Catholic Online