Saint Barachisius
Also known as
Berikjesu
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Monk. Went with Saint Jonas of Hubaham, his brother and fellow monk, to Hubaham, Persia, to minister to Chistians imprisoned for their faith during the reign of King Sapor II. They were arrested, beaten, tortured, and martyred for this service, and for refusing to worship the sun, moon, fire and water. Eyewitness descriptions of their trial and execution have survived to today.
Born
at Beth-Asa, Persia
Died
by having hot brimstone and pitch poured down his throat on 24 December 327.
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