Saint Sapor

Also known as: Shapur
Memorial: 30 November
Profile: Bishop of Beth-Nictor, he was known for the number of converts he brought to the faith. Denounced for interfering with the Persian star worship, and suspected of treasonous collaboration with Roman authorities, he was arrested in 339 with Saint Isaac, Saint Mahanes, Saint Abraham, and Saint Simeon. Tried before King Shapur II, they were given the chance to save themselves by denouncing their faith; they declined. Martyr.
Born: 4th century Persian
Died: stoned to death in 339 in Persia
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Additional Information: For All The Saints, by Katherine Rabenstein
Deuxième Persécution de Sapor [francais]
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