Byzantine Saints: Martyr Razhden of Persia the Georgian

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Martyr Razhden of Persia, honored as Georgia's first Protomartyr, gave his life rather than deny Jesus Christ. Born into a noble Persian family, Razhden came to Georgia with the Persian princess who married Holy King Vakhtang Gorgasali. There he embraced the Christian Faith, received an estate from the king, and faithfully served as a military commander. When Persia invaded Georgia, Razhden distinguished himself as a courageous warrior. Captured after the battle, he was repeatedly urged to abandon Christianity and return to the religion of his ancestors. Despite torture, imprisonment, promises of freedom, and repeated attempts to persuade him, Razhden boldly confessed that Christ alone is the true Savior of mankind. After voluntarily returning to Persian custody to keep his word, he was condemned to die by crucifixion. As arrows pierced his body, his final prayer echoed the words of Christ: "Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commit my spirit." His holy relics were later translated by King Vakhtang Gorgasali to the cathedral at Nikosi, where the memory of Georgia's first martyr continues to inspire generations of faithful Christians. May the holy Martyr Razhden strengthen us to remain faithful to Christ in every trial. 🙏 Support Sensus Fidelium 🔴 Support Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 📺 Sensus Fidelium Apps https://sensusfidelium.tv/ ❤️ Support Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📢 Advertise with Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ ⛪ Parish Formation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ 📬 Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ ✍️ Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ 🛍️ Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ⏰ Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:02 Noble Persian Origins 0:26 Arrival in Georgia 0:34 Conversion to Christianity 0:41 Military Commander Under King Vakhtang 0:50 Persian Invasion of Georgia 1:06 Captured by the Persian King 1:22 Refusing to Renounce Christ 1:53 Torture and Imprisonment 2:10 Released on His Promise to Return 2:18 Farewell to His Family and King Vakhtang 2:32 Final Refusal to Worship Fire 2:48 Choosing Christ Over Life 3:03 Crucifixion and Martyrdom 3:10 Final Prayer 3:17 Secret Burial of His Relics 3:24 Translation of the Holy Relics 3:33 Churches Built in His Honor https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #StRazhden #MartyrRazhden #Georgia #OrthodoxSaints #ChristianMartyrs #ChurchHistory #Persia #KingVakhtang #Catholic #TraditionalCatholic #LivesOfTheSaints #SensusFidelium #August3 #SaintOfTheDay #Faith 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.com for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 SensusFidelium.TV - https://sensusfidelium.tv/@SensusFidelium 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 GloriaTV - https://gloria.tv/Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 Brighteon - https://www.brighteon.com/channels/sensusfidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 Bastyon: https://bastyon.com/sensusfidelium 🔴 GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/sensus_fidelium 🔴 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/sensusfidelium/ 🔴 Telegram: https//t.me/RealSensusFidelium 🔴 Truth Social - @SensusFidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758

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• Suffering & Trials