Byzantine Saints: Martyrs Dadas, Gabdelas, and Kazdoa of Persia (29 September)

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On September 29th, the Church commemorates the Holy Martyrs Dasas, Gabelus, and Cazua of Persia, who bore witness to Christ during the cruel reign of Emperor Sapor. St. Dasas, once a trusted steward under the emperor, was discovered to be a Christian and sentenced to death. Shielding himself with the Sign of the Cross, the flames could not touch him, leading to the miraculous conversion of the emperor’s own son, St. Gabelus. Despite fierce tortures, Gabelus was strengthened by divine grace and angelic comfort, inspiring even prisoners and the sorcerer Gargo to embrace the faith and accept martyrdom. His sister, St. Cazua, secretly visited him in prison and, moved by her brother’s example, also confessed Christ. Together, these holy martyrs endured torments with unwavering faith, receiving miraculous signs, baptism from heaven, and strength in suffering. Their steadfast witness led many to believe in Christ, and even in death, their relics were reverently honored by the faithful. This is the inspiring story of courage, faith, and divine grace—an enduring testimony of the Persian Martyrs who chose Christ above all else. 🙏 May their intercession strengthen us in our faith. 00:00 Martyrs Dadas, Gabdelas & Kazdoa of Persia 00:26 Martyrdom under the Persian emperor Sapor 00:35 Dadas, the emperor’s governor 00:42 His Christianity is discovered 00:52 The Sign of the Cross extinguishes the fire 01:00 The emperor’s son Gabdelas converts 01:09 An angel strengthens the martyr 01:18 Prisoners convert after witnessing the miracles 01:25 Princess Kazdoa secretly visits her brother 01:32 Gabdelas tortured upon a cross 01:41 The arrows strike the archers 01:50 Kazdoa confesses herself a Christian 01:59 Brother and sister imprisoned for Christ 02:08 Gabdelas desires Holy Baptism 02:16 The miraculous cloud, water and oil 02:23 “Servant of God, you have already received Baptism” 02:31 Martyrdom of St. Gabdelas 02:41 Christians recover and bury the holy relics 02:48 The martyr appears after death 02:57 Kazdoa receives the Holy Mysteries 03:05 “Sleep, sister, until the coming of the Lord” 03:14 The martyrs are laid to rest https://www.oca.org/saints/lives #ChristianMartyrs #MartyrsOfPersia #SaintsOfSeptember #OrthodoxSaints #CatholicSaints #FaithUnderPersecution #LivesOfTheSaints #HolyMartyrs #StDasas #StGabelus #StCazua #EarlyChurchMartyrs #ChristianFaith #PersecutionAndFaith 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

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