Saint Besas
- Also known as
- Bessa
- Memorial
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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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