Saint Abdas of Susa
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| Saint Abdas of Susa | |
|---|---|
| Rel. Affiliation | Diocese of Susa |
| Birthplace | Susa, Persia |
| Death Place | Susa, Persia |
| Cause of Death | martyrdom |
| Liturgical Class | Not included |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Saint Abdas of Susa was a bishop in the region of ancient Persia who is venerated as a martyr in Catholic tradition. According to hagiographic accounts, he served as bishop of Susa and was involved in events that led to his death during a period of persecution. Evidence for his life remains limited to early Christian narratives rather than contemporary historical records.
Information about his early years and precise ecclesiastical activities cannot be confirmed through primary sources. Hagiographic tradition holds that he held the see of Susa and that his actions precipitated conflict with local authorities. His recognition as a saint occurred in the early Church prior to the development of the modern canonization process.
Biography
Birth
Details concerning the birth of Saint Abdas of Susa cannot be confirmed. No verifiable records exist for his date or place of birth beyond the general association with Susa in Persia.
Early Life
Hagiographic tradition provides no reliable information on his childhood or formation. This cannot be confirmed from historical or primary sources.
Occupation
Saint Abdas served as bishop of Susa. According to hagiographic accounts, this role placed him in a position of leadership within the Christian community of Persia.
Vocation
His vocation as bishop is attested only in later narratives. Evidence suggests he exercised pastoral care in Susa, though specific dates and events remain unverified.
Death
Saint Abdas of Susa met his end by martyrdom. Hagiographic tradition holds that persecution followed the destruction of a Zoroastrian temple, resulting in his death around the early fifth century.
Significant events
- Served as bishop of Susa (date unknown; hagiographic tradition only).
- Actions attributed to him led to the reported destruction of churches in Persia (hagiographic accounts).
Significant locations
Legend
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Parishes
No parishes dedicated to Saint Abdas of Susa have been added to the database yet.
Media
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Shrines
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No shrines where this saint is the primary saint.
No verified shrines
No shrines meet the criteria of Canon 1230 with documented episcopal designation for pilgrimage specifically tied to Saint Abdas of Susa.
Canonization
Servant of God
The modern process to recognize Saint Abdas of Susa as a Servant of God does not apply; he was venerated in the early Church.
Venerable
This stage does not apply; recognition occurred prior to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Beatification
This stage does not apply; no papal beatification is recorded.
Canonization
Saint Abdas of Susa was recognized as a saint by acclamation in the early Christian communities of Persia. No specific date or pope is documented.
Miracles
No miracles have been authenticated under the modern requirements of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
Miracle for beatification
This stage does not apply.
Miracle for canonization
This stage does not apply.
Other notable miracles
- No verified miracles are recorded in historical sources.
Patronage
Saint Abdas of Susa is not recorded as patron of any specific causes or places in verified Catholic tradition.
Feast day
No feast day is assigned in the General Roman Calendar.
Veneration
Saint Abdas of Susa is venerated through inclusion in early martyrologies. Relics are not documented in known locations.
Prayers
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Books
Written about the saint
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Written by the saint
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