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Mana of Beth Parsaye

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For the martyr of 447 in Bet-Titta, see Simon of Bet-Titta.

Mana of Bet-Parsaje was a Christian martyr under Shapur II, in November, 339. Mana was tortured and martyred being flayed at Bet-Nikator.

Companion martyrs

Mana was martyred alongside two of his companions,

  • Abraham of Bet-Parsajje. He was blinded by red-hot nails and martyred at Bet-Nikator
  • Simon of Bet-Parsaje. He was shot by arrows and martyred at Bet-Nikator

There is no reference to their ever having had a feast day in known literature.

References

  • Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.