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Saint

Abaskhiron and Companions
Monastery of Saint Abraam
Martyr
Born3rd century
Qallin, Egypt
Died3rd century
Asyut, Egypt
Venerated inOriental Orthodox Churches
Feast14 June (7 Paoni)

Abaskhiron the Soldier or Eskhayron the Soldier is a Coptic martyr and saint. The name "Abaskhyron" is derived from two words, The honorific title "Abba" which means father, is given to him out of respect (despite his young age in martyrdom). The second part of the name, "skhyron", sometimes "eshseros", "eskaros", means the strong.[1]

  1. ^ Atiya, Aziz S. The Coptic Encyclopedia. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1991. ISBN 0-02-897025-X

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