Dasya
Saint Dasya the Soldier (also: Daysa the Egyptian), was a Christian martyr of the third century. He was born in Tanda, Egypt, and served as a soldier in the Roman army. Refusing to deny Christ, Dasya was tortured by Arianus, governor of Ansena, who inflicted great tortures on him, eventually cutting off his head.[1]
Saint Dasya | |
|---|---|
| Martyr | |
| Born | 3rd century Tanda, Egypt |
| Died | 3rd century Tanda, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Armenian Apostolic Church Coptic Orthodox Church Ethiopian Orthodox Church Syriac Orthodox Church Oriental Orthodoxy |
| Feast | 12 September (2nd Thout) |
He is a saint in the Coptic Church and Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. His feast in the Coptic Orthodox Church is on 2 Thout.[2]
References
- http://stmaryseattle.org/SynaxariumPage.aspx?month=1&day=2
- "Lives of Saints :: Tout 2". www.copticchurch.net. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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