Hor, Besoy, and Daydara
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Saints Hor, Besoy and Daydara | |
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| Martyrs | |
| Born | 4th century Alexandria, Egypt |
| Died | 4th century Alexandria, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Coptic Orthodox Church Assyrian Church of the East |
| Feast | 23rd of June |
Hor, Besoy (also known as Psoi and Absahi), and Daydara (also known as Didra) were Christian martyrs in Egypt in the fourth century.
Hor was a soldier. With his brother Besoy, he confessed to his belief in Christianity at Alexandria during the Diocletian Persecution.
Hor was subjected to prolonged torture before being pierced by a lance. Besoy was decapitated. Daydara died while under torture.
They are regarded as saints, with a feast day of June 23 in the Coptic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.
Besoy also has a separate feast day on August 24.
References
- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
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