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Saints Hor, Besoy and Daydara | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Abba Hor (Coptic: ϩⲱⲣ), Besoy (Coptic: ⲯⲟⲓ) (also known as Psoi and Absahi), and Daydara (Coptic: ⲑⲉⲟⲇⲱⲣⲁ) (also known as Didra or Theodora)[1] 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.[2]
Hor was subjected to prolonged torture before being pierced by a lance. Besoy was decapitated. Their mother, Daydara, died under torture.[2]
They are regarded as saints, with a feast day of June 23 in the Coptic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.[2]
Besoy also has a separate feast day on August 24.
References
[edit]- ^ "Paona 29 : Lives of Saints : Synaxarium - CopticChurch.net". www.copticchurch.net. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
- ^ a b c Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924, p. 491
