Saint Besas

Also known as
Bessa
Memorial
27 February (Roman Church)
30 October (Greek Church)
Profile
Soldier. On duty when Saint Julian and Saint Cronion Eunus were being led to their deaths. When Besas tried to shield the two from spectator abuse, he was seized by the mob, and killed in the street. His story was recorded by Saint Dionysius of Alexandria.
Died
killed by a mob in 250 at Alexandria, Egypt
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
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