Dasya
Saint Dasya the Soldier (Arabic: داسيا) or Daysa the Egyptian, was a Christian martyr of the third century. He was born in Tanda, Egypt (Coptic: ⲑⲱⲓϯ, modern Tida in Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate),[1] 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.[2]
Saint Dasya | |
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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 | 2 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.[3]
References
- Timm, Stefan. Das christlich-koptische Agypten in arabischer Zeit. p. 2655.
- "St Mary Coptic Orthodox Church - Seattle, Washington".
- "Lives of Saints :: Tout 2". www.copticchurch.net. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
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