Saint · 299-306
Confessors Gurias, Samonas and Habib of Edessa
Martyrs and Confessors Gurias, Samonas († 299-306) and Habib († 322) of Edessa
New Calendar November 15 Old Calendar November 28
Why they are a saint
Saints Gurius and Samonas were born in Emesa. Tonsured in the desert, they converted pagans to Christ, and for this they were subjected to torture during the Diocletian persecution, locked up in prison, and finally beheaded (in the year 306). Abibus, the deacon from the village of Thella, near Ruscia, suffered for Christ in Edessa during the reign of the Emperor Licinius (in 322).
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Confessors Gurias as a patron when they bear the name Martyrs at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on November 15. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Confessors Gurias, Samonas and Habib of Edessa, pray to God for us.
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