Absadah

Absadah was a Christian priest and martyr.

Absadah was born near Behnesa, Egypt, c. 300. He was a priest to a small congregation in his village.Upon the start of the Diocletian Persecution, Absadah barricaded himself in his home, planning to hide from persecution. Later, he recounted a vision of Jesus appearing before him. He voluntarily came before the court, and was sent to Alexandria.

Absadah was sentenced to be burnt alive; however, he was beheaded outside the walls of the city. He was buried at Cairo.

The Catholic Church commemorates Absadah as a saint, with a feast day of January 19.

• Absadah at Catholic Online