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Aaron of Alexandria — ܐܗܪܘܢ ܕܐܠܟܣܢܕܪܝܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Ahrun of AlexandriaAaron of AlexandriaAaron of AlexandriaPriester AhrônURI: http://syriaca.org/person/980
John of Birtha — ܝܘܚܢܢ ܕܒܝܪܬܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Yuḥanon of BirthaJohn of BirthaJohn of BirtaJean de BirthaJohn (Iwannis) of BirtaBischof Iwanîs von BîrtāURI: http://syriaca.org/person/981
John the Persian — ܝܘܚܢܢ ܦܪܣܝܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: John the PersianYoḥannan the PersianJohn the PersianJohn the PersianJôḥannàn der PerserURI: http://syriaca.org/person/982
Sergius of Beth Garmai — ܣܪܓܝܣ ܕܒܝܬ ܓܪ̈ܡܝ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Sargis of Beth GarmaiSergius of Beth GarmaiSergius of Beth GarmaiSargîsURI: http://syriaca.org/person/983
Ishoʿzka — ܝܫܘܥܙܟܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: IshoʿzkaIshoʿzkaIshozkaIsho‘zkaIshozkhaΚôʿzĕk(h)āURI: http://syriaca.org/person/984
Sabrishoʿ Rustam — ܣܒܪܝܫܘܥ ܪܘܣܛܡ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Sabrishoʿ RustamSabrishoʿ RustamSabrisho RustamSabrisho‘ RustamSabrisho RostamSab(h)rîšôʿ RôsṭàmURI: http://syriaca.org/person/985
Simeon, the disciple of Mar Yozadhak — ܫܡܥܘܢ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor, 600-700 ) Names: Simeon the disciple of Mar YozadhakShemʿonSimonShemonShem‘onSimon the disciple of Mar YozadhakSimon Rabban Mâr the disciple of Rabbâ Mâr YôzâdhâḳSyméonSimeon the monkŠemʿônSimeon MonachusIn hagiography Simeon the disciple of Mar Yozadhak was a hagiographer and disciple of Mar Yozadaq Simon is chiefly noted as the author of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/986
Solomon bar Garaph — ܫܠܝܡܘܢ ܒܪ ܓܪܦ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Shlemon bar GaraphSolomon bar GaraphSolomon bar GaraphŠĕlêmôn bar Gàràp(h)URI: http://syriaca.org/person/987
David of the Kartwaye — ܕܘܝܕ ܕܟܪ̈ܬܘܝܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Dawid d-KartwayeDavid of the KartwayeDavid, Bishop of the KartwayeDawîd Bischof des Kurdenstammes der KartûʾàjēURI: http://syriaca.org/person/988
Yazdpaneh of Kashkar — ܝܙܕܦܢܗ ܕܟܫܟܪ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Yazdpaneh of KashkarYazdpaneh of KashkarYazdpanah of KashkarMetropolit Jazdap(h)anàh von KaškarURI: http://syriaca.org/person/989
Severus Sebokht — ܣܐܘܝܪܐ ܣܐܒܘܟܬ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor, d. 666/7) Names: Severus SebokhtSeveros SebokhtSeverus SabukhtSeverus SebokhtSeverus SebokhtSeverus Sebokt""Scholar, astronomer, philosopher, mathematician, Bp. of Qenneshre (city south of Aleppo); or Bp. of the Monastery of Qenneshre on the east bank of the .""URI: http://syriaca.org/person/99
George of ʿElam — ܓܝܘܪܓܝܣ ܕܥܝܠܡ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Gewargis of ElamGeorge of ʿElamGeorge of ElamMetropolit Gîwargîs von ElamURI: http://syriaca.org/person/990
George of Nisibis — ܓܝܘܪܓܝܣ ܕܢܨܝܒܝܢ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Gewargis of NisibisGeorge of NisibisGeorge of NisibisMetropolit Gîwargîs von NisibisGeorgius (Giwargis) ep. NisibisURI: http://syriaca.org/person/991
Simeon the Persecuted — ܫܡܥܘܢ ܪܕܝܦܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Shemʿon the PersecutedSimeon the PersecutedSimon the PersecutedShemon the PersecutedShem‘on the PersecutedŠemʿon “der Verfolgte”URI: http://syriaca.org/person/992
Sabrishoʿ of Nisibis — ܣܒܪܝܫܘܥ ܕܢܨܝܒܝܢ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Sabrishoʿ of NisibisSabrishoʿ of NisibisSabrisho of NisibisSabrisho‘ of NisibisSabrišoʿ of NisibisMetropolit Sab(h)rîšôʿ von NisibisSabrisho' ep. NisibisURI: http://syriaca.org/person/993
Gabriel Raqoda — ܓܒܪܝܠ ܪܩܘܕܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Gabriel RaqodaGabriel RaqodaGabriel the DancerGabriel Raqqôd(h)āURI: http://syriaca.org/person/994
Babai of Gbilta — ܒܒܝ ܕܓܒܝܠܬܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Babai of GbiltaBabai of GbiltaBabai of GebiltaBabai of GbiltaBàb(h)ai aus Gĕb(h)îltāBabaj e Gebilta in TirhanURI: http://syriaca.org/person/995
Pethion — ܦܬܝܘܢ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor, 8th cent.-9th cent.? ) Names: PethionPethionPeṯyūnPethyunPēthyunPethiōnPet(h)jônPet(h)jônAuthor of an ecclesiastical history whose accounts regarding Christian physicians were cited by Elijah of Nisibis .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/996
Gabriel Tawrta — ܓܒܪܝܠ ܬܘܪܬܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Gabriel TawrtaGabriel TawrtaGabriel TauretaGabriel TawrtaGabriel Taurĕt(h)āGabriel TauretaURI: http://syriaca.org/person/998
John of Apamea — ܝܘܚܢܢ ܕܐܘܦܡܝܐ (A Guide to Syriac Authorsauthor) Names: Yoḥannan of ApameaJohn of ApameaJohn of Apamea (2)Jôḥannàn von ApameiaURI: http://syriaca.org/person/999
Aaron of Serugh — ܐܗܪܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 337) Names: Ahrūn of SerughAaron of SerughAaron of SerugʾAhrōnAaron de SarougAARON DE SAROUGAaron of Serugh was a disciple of Mar Awgin and founder of two monasteries near Melitene .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1092
Abai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 335-385 ) Names: AbaiĀBĀÏIn hagiography Abai was a Persian Martyr killed by his father Adorpirozgerd who later converted to Christianity He was mentioned in the legend of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1093
Aba of Nineveh — ܐܒܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 585-590 ) Names: Abā, Bishop of NinevahAba of NinevehAbaĀBĀIAbā was a Bishop of Nineveh who was martyred under shah Shapur II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1094
Abai of Hah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400-500 ) Names: Abai of HahAbai of HahĀBĀÏ DE ḤĀḤ ĀBĀİ de ḤĀḤIn hagiography Abai of Ḥaḥ was a monk miracle worker and disciple of Simeon of Qartmin He became abbot of Qartmin and helped to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1095
ʿAbda(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʿAbdaABDAIn hagiography: ʿAbda was a bishop of Edessa .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1096
ʿAbda — ܥܒܕܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 420) Names: ʿAbdāʿAbdaʿAḇdāAbdaABDA ('AWDA),Mar AbdaʿAbdā was Bishop of Hormizd Ardashir who was martyred during the reign of Yazdegerd I with Afrēm Jacob Papa another Papa Daduq and Durtan...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1097
Ephrem the Scribe — ܐܦܪܝܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 420) Names: AfrēmEphrem the ScribeAbdaʾAfrēmÉphremABDA ('AWDA),Afrēm was a Persian Martyr and scribe martyred under shah Yazdegerd with companions 'Abda , Jacob, Papa the deacon, Daduq and Durtan the learned.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1098
ʿAbda — ܥܒܕܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 376) Names: ʿAbdāʿAbdaAbda ('Awda), 'Awdisho' de KaskarʿAḇdāAbdaABDA ('AWDA), 'AWDİŜO'ʿAbdā Alaha priest was tortured with ʿAbdishōʿ by Ardashir brother of Sapor ʿAbdā was arrested with seven friends and seven virgins Barḥaḏbshabā and Samuel...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1099
ʿAbdishoʿ — ܥܒܕܝܫܘܥ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 376) Names: ʿAbdishōʿʿAbdishoʿAbda ('Awda), 'Awdisho' de KaskarʿAḇdīšōʿAbdishoABDA ('AWDA), 'AWDİŜO'ʿAbdishōʿ of Kashkar was tortured with the priest ʿAbdā Alaha by Ardashir brother of Sapor ʿAbdā was arrested with seven friends and seven virgins...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1100
ʿAbdachisia(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʿAbdachisiaABDACHISIAIn hagiography: ʿAbdachisia was a martyr from Aphrodisias in Caria .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1101
ʿAbdelmasih — ܥܒܕܐܠܡܣܝܚ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 390) Names: ʿAbdelmasiḥʿAbdelmasihAbd al-MasihʾAbdelmasīḥAbdalmasihABD AL-MASİḤ ('ABDA, CHRISTODULE)ʿAbdelmasiḥ was a Jewish shepherd boy formally known as Aser who lived near Sinjar in the Persian Empire He converted to Christianity and pierced...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1102
ʿAbdon(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 297) Names: ʿAbdonʿAbdonABDON et SENNENIn hagiography In hagiography ʿAbdon and Sennen were two Persian twins martyred in Rome Their story was contained in the martyrology of Bishop Polychrone...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1103
Abel(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500 ) Names: AbelABELIn hagiography Abel was the first stylite saint of the monastery of Qartmin and was a patron against eye disease and paralysis According to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1104
Abhai — ܐܒܚܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400-500 ) Names: AbḥayAbhaiʾAḇḥayAbhaïABḤAÏAbḥay features in John of Ephesus Lives of the Eastern Saints He was an ascetic who was ordained Bishop of Nicaea and later became...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1105
Abimelech(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 552-581 ) Names: AbimelechABIMELECHIn hagiography: Abimelech was a theologian of the School of Balad who became founder of the martyrion , a secondary institution of the School of Nisibis .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1106
Abraham(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrahamABRAHAMIn hagiography: Abraham is a monk of undertmined origins, possibly from the convent of Beth ʿArbin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1107
Abraham, bishop of Arbela — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 345) Names: AbrahamAbraham, bishop of ArbelaʾAḇrāhāmAbraham, évêque d’ArbèlesABRAHAMAbraham was a Bishop of Arbela who was martyred under Shapur II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1108
Abraham of the High Mountain — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 399) Names: AbrahamAbraham of the High MountainʾAḇrāhāmAbraham de la Haute MontagneABRAHAMAbraham of High MountainAbraham was a famous monk and miracle worker of the monastery of the High Mountain north of Mount Izla and he was the teacher...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1109
Abraham — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 438 ) Names: AbrahamAbrahamʾAḇrāhāmAbrahamABRAHAM, martyr de SaporIn hagiography Abraham was part of a group of martyrs killed under Yazdgerd II and connected anachronistically to Shapor bishop of Niqator and Isaac...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1110
Abraham of Beth Sayyare(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Abraham of Beth SayyareAbraham the PenitentABRAHAM DE BÉṮ ṢAYYRĀÉIn hagiography Abraham the Penitent or of Beth Sayyare was a monk from the family of Awgin and Abraham the Great He founded a...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1111
Abraham the Scribe(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Abraham the ScribeAbraham of ȘawurABRAHAM L'ECRIVAINIn hagiography: Abraham the Scribe, also known as Abraham of Shawur , was a monk of Qartmin who cured lepers.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1112
Abraham Qidounaya — ܐܒܪܗܡ ܩܝܕܘܢܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: Abraham QidūnāyāAbraham QidounayaAbraham de QidūnʾAḇrāhām QīdūnāyāAbraham QidounayaABRAHAM DE QIDŪNAbraham of QidunaiaAbraham Qidūnāyā was an anchorite whose niece, Mary, fell from the ascetic life but was redeemed through his love.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1113
Abshelama(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbshelamaABŜELAMAAccording to The Teaching of Addai , Abshelama (or Barshelama) was an early bishop of Edessa and a copyist for the apostle Addai .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1114
Acyndinus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 337 - 339, 350 ) Names: AcyndinusACYNDINUSACYNDINUSIn hagiography Acyndinus Anempodistus Pegasius Aphtonius and Elpidiphorus were Greek Christians who died during the reign of Shapur II according to the legendary Acts...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1115
Addai the Chorepiscos — ܐܕܝ ܟܘܪܐܦܝܣܩܦܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Aday KhurʾepesqupaAddai the ChorepiscosAddaiʾAdday kōrʾapisqōpāAddaï le chorévêqueADDAÏAday Khurʾepesqupa was a monk and chorepiscopus commemorated in John of Ephesus' Lives of the Eastern Saints.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1116
Addai — ܐܕܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AdayAddaiʾAddayAddaïADDAÏAday was commemorated by John of Ephesus in his Lives of the Eastern Saints. He built twelve monasteries with his brother Abraham .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1117
Addai — ܐܕܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AdayAddaiʾAddayAddaïADDAÏAddaï apôtreAddaiAddai Aday was one of the 72 apostles commissioned by Jesus to be a missionary Aday was ordained by Addai to travel to Edessa...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1118
Adorhormizd (Dadishoʿ) — ܐܕܘܪܗܘܪܡܝܙܕ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 447) Names: AdorhormizdAdorhormizd (Dadishoʿ)ʾĀdōrhōrmīzdAdorhormizdĀḎŌRHORMIZD-DĀDĪŜŌ'Adorhormizd later Dadisho was a high born mobed who converted to Christianity after his daughter Anahid was healed through the work of Christian monk...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1119
Adorparwa — ܐܕܘܪܦܪܘܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 319) Names: AdorparwaĀḎŌRPARWAAdōrparwāAdorparwaʾĀḏōrparwāAdorparwaIn hagiography: Adorparwa was a martyr of Tur Berʿain in Beth Garmai who was commemorated with his brother Mirnarsai and sister Sultan Mahduk .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1120
Aggai, bishop of Edessa(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 100 ) Names: Aggai, bishop of EdessaAGGAÏAccording to The Teaching of Addai Aggai was ordained by Addai to be a bishop of Edessa he was martyred by the son of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1121
Aha — ܐܚܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500 ) Names: AḥāAhaAhhaʾAḥāAhâAḤḤAMar Aḥā was the Bishop of Arzun and a Miaphysite missionary saint among the Armenians.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1122
Aha the Egyptian — ܐܚܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: AḥaAha the EgyptianAhha the EgyptianʾAḥāAhaAḤḤA L'EGYPTIENAḥa the Egyptian was a monk and disciple of Mar Awgin head of Awgin s spiritual phalanx who came with him from Egypt and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1123
Aha the Solitary(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 573 ) Names: Aha the SolitaryAhha the SolitaryAḤḤA LE SOLITAIREIn hagiography Aḥa the solitary of Resh ʿAyna was a soldier in the Persian army later he founded a monastery near Nisibis traveled on...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1124
Alphaeus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 303) Names: AlphaeusAlpheosĀlepyōsAlphéeALPHÉEIn hagiography: Alphaeus was a martyr of Caesarea of Palestine who died during the Diocletian persecution and was commemorated with Zachaeus and Romanus.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1125
Amai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AmaiAMAÏIn hagiography Amai was a Persian Martyr from the region of Adiabene She was a daughter of the covenant who was killed with other...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1126
ʿAmmi of Hah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400-500 ) Names: ʿAmmi of HahAMMIIn hagiography ʿAmmi of Ḥaḥ in Ṭur ʿAbdin became the first bishop of Ṭur ʿAbdin He was a disciple of Simeon of Qartmin and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1127
Anahid — ܐܢܗܝܕ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 448) Names: AnahīdAnahidʾAnāhīdAnahidANAHĪDAnahīd was a high born Magian princess who converted to Christianity and was martyred She was healed by the monk Pethion and her conversion...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1129
Anastasius the Persian(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 628) Names: Anastasius the PersianANASTASE, moine martyrIn hagiography Anastasius the Persian was a soldier in the army of Khusro II He became a Christian and then a monk after travelling...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1130
Anempodistus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 350) Names: AnempodistusANEMPODISTUSIn hagiography In hagiography Acyndinus Anempodistus Pegasius Aphtonius and Elpidiphorus were Greek Christians who died during the reign of Shapur II according to the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1131
Anthony the Qurayshite(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 799) Names: Anthony the QurayshiteAntoine le QurayshiteANTOINE LE QURAYSHITE, martyrIn hagiography Anthony the Qurayshite born Ruhi was a convert to Christianity from Islam the nephew of Harun al Rashid He was martyred for...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1132
Aphtonius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 350 ) Names: AphtoniusAPHTONIUSIn hagiography Acyndinus Anempodistus Pegasius Aphtonius and Elpidiphorus were Greek Christians who died during the reign of Shapur II according to the legendary Acts...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1133
Apollonius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ApolloniusAPOLLONIUS, martyrIn hagiography: Apollonius was a martyr with Eusebonia mentioned by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1134
ʿAqebshma — ܥܩܒܫܡܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 379) Names: ʿAqebshmaAQEWŜMAAqebshmāʿAcepsimasʿAqeḇšmāAcepsimasIn hagiography ʿAqewshma was a bishop from the region of Adiabene who was martyred during the persecution of Shapur II and buried by an...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1135
Aquilina(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 281 - 293) Names: AquilinaAQUlLINA, martyre de ByblosIn hagiography Aquilina was a martyr of Byblos and patron of Jbayl At the age of twelve she became a Christian missionary and she...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1136
Archelaus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 270) Names: ArchelausARCHELAÜS, evêque de arranIn hagiography: Archelaus was a bishop of Ḥarran who debated with Mani .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1137
Athanasius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 630-640 ) Names: AthanasiusATHANASE, RABBAN ṢLĪBAIn hagiography: Athanasius was a monk of Ṭur ʿAbdin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1138
Athanasius of Qenneshrin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 644) Names: QenneshrinATHANASE DE QENNESRĪNIn hagiography: Athanasius was a bishop from Qenneshrin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1140
Athanasius Sandalaya(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 744-750 ) Names: Athanasius SandalayaATHANASE SANDALĀYAIn hagiography: Athanasius Sandalaya was the West Syriac Metropolitan of Maypherqaṭ who constructed a monastery at Tel Besme west of Mardin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1141
Athqen, Rabban — ܐܬܩܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 600-700 ) Names: AthqenAthqen RabbanAtqen of ShisʾAṯqenAtqen (Rabban Mar)AṮQEN DE ŜĪŜAthqen of Sis came northwards from Iraq to the area of Mount Izla and became the third superior of the monastery of Rabban Saliba.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1142
ʿAbdishoʿ(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: ʿAbdishoʿAWDĪŜO'In hagiography: Awdisho was an anchorite monk from the area near Arbela who converted the soldier-saint Qardag .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1143
ʿAbdishoʿ(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʿAbdishoʿAWDĪŜO'In hagiography: Awdisho was a bishop and martyr of Kashkar .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1144
Awida(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 342) Names: AwidaAWIDAIn hagiography Awida was a Persian confessor whose ears and nose were cut off he had wanted to follow Yazidpanah to martyrdom Yazdapnah was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1146
Azad(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 371) Names: AzadĀZĀDIn hagiography Azad was a deacon of Beth Naggare in Adiabene who was martyred with the priest Jacob during the persecution of Shapur II...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1147
Azad — ܐܙܕ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 341) Names: AzādAzadʾĀzādAzadĀZĀDAzād was a eunuch at the court of Shapur II who was martyred a week after Simeon Bar Sabbaʿe at the gate of the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1148
Aziza(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-399 ) Names: AzizaAZĪZA, moineIn hagiography Aziza was a monk born to Egyptian royal pagans who became a companion of Mar Awgin and established a sanctuary in Zerāni...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1149
ʿAzazaʾel — ܥܙܙܐܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 304) Names: ʿAzāzāʾēlʿAzazaʾelAzizailʾAzāzāʾīlAzazaïlPancraceAZIZAÏLSt AzazailʿAzāzāʾēl was an illustrious youth from the Orient who travelled to Rome and was martyred under Maximinus.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1150
Babai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: BabaiBABAÏAccording to tradition, Babai was a sister of Sharbel and a convert from paganism. She was martyred in Edessa in the reign of Trajan.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1151
Babylas — ܒܒܘܠܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 250, 237 ) Names: BābūlāBabylasBābūlāBabylasBABYLASSt BabylasBābūlā (Babylas) was a Bishop of Antioch who died from poor treatment in prison; he demanded that Emperor Philip the Arab make public penance.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1152
Bacchus — ܒܟܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 275-310 ) Names: BākōsBacchusBacchus (comrade of Sergius)BākōsBacchusBacchus (Serge de Résapha)BACCHUSSt BacchusBākōs Bacchus was one of the most popular saints of the Orient He was a Roman soldier who was martyred shortly before his friend...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1153
Badai the Priest — ܒܕܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 359 ) Names: BādayBadai the PriestBadaiBādayBadaïBADAÏBāday was a priest and Persian Martyr who was flagellated in a garden with pomegranate branches at the command of Mihrnarsai.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1154
Badma — ܒܕܡܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 375) Names: BadmāBadmaBadmāBadmaBADMABadmā was a high born Zoroastrian and convert to Christianity from Beth Lapat; he was martyred by a treacherous Christian under Shapur II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1155
Barbara(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 313 ) Names: BarbaraBarbaraBARBĀRASt BarbaraIn hagiography: Barbara was a pagan girl converted to Christianity and killed by her father after tortures, perhaps during the Diocletian persecution.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1156
Barbaʿshmin — ܒܪܒܥܫܡܝܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 346) Names: BarbaʿshmīnBarbaʿshminBarb'ashminBarbaʾšmīnBarba‘shminBARB'AŜMĪNBarbaʿshmīn was a Bishop and martyr of Seleucia-Ctesiphon. He was arrested at Karka d-Ledan and martyred during the persecution of Shapur II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1157
Barbʿashmin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: BarbʿashminBARB'AŜMĪNIn hagiography Barbʿashmin is commemorated as a Syrian orthodox patriarch.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1158
Barhadbshabba — ܒܪܚܕܒܫܒܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 354) Names: BarḥadhbshabāBarhadbshabbaBarḥadbšabāBarhadbeshabbaBAR ḤAḎBŜABBABarḥaḏbshabā was a deacon of Arbela who was condemned to death during the persecution of Shapur II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1159
Barhadbshabba of Qartmin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400-500 ) Names: Barhadbshabba of QartminBAR ḤAḎBŜABBA DE QARTMĪNIn hagiography: Barhadbeshabba of Qartmin was a monk and disciple of Samuel of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1160
Barsai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 361-378 ) Names: BarsaiBarsesBARSAÏIn hagiography: Barsai was a bishop of Ḥarran and then Edessa while Ephrem the Syrian lived in Edessa ; he built the "Grand Baptistery" there.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1161
Barsamya — ܒܪܣܡܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 105) Names: BarsamyāBarsamyaBarsamyāBarsamyaBARSAMYASt BarsamyaAccording to tradition Barsamyā was an early Bishop of Edessa during the reign of the emperor Trajan and a contemporary with the Edessan martyrs...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1162
Barsauma of Hashrai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Barsauma of HashraiBARṢAUMAIn hagiography: Barṣawmā was a bishop and martyr of the monastery of Hashrai, presumably in Ṭur ʿAbdin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1164
Bar Shebya(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 424 ) Names: Bar ShebyaBAR ŜEWYAIn hagiography Bar Ŝewya or Bar Shabba was a solitary and first bishop of Merv he was deported from Byzantine territory to Ctesiphon The...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1165
Bar Shebya — ܒܪܫܒܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 342) Names: BarshebyāBar ShebyaBaršeḇyāBarshebyaBAR ŜEWYA ou BAR SABIABarshebyā or Shabbia was a monk who was the superior of a small monastery at Ishtahar near Persepolis He was martyred with ten others...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1166
Bassus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 379 ) Names: BassusBassusBASSUSIn hagiography Bassus and his twin sister Suzanna were twin children of a Zoroastrian governor They were informed about Christianity by a Christian slave...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1167
Susan — ܫܘܫܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 379 ) Names: ShushānSusanBassus and Suzanne, with Stevin and LonginusŠōšanSuzanneBASSUS et SUZANNE, avec ÉTIENNE et LONGINIn hagiography Bassus and his twin sister Suzanna were twin children of a Zoroastrian governor They were informed about Christianity by a Christian slave...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1168
Bawai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 484) Names: BawaiBĀWOÏIn hagiography Mar Bawai was commemorated as the Catholicos of the Church of the East from Tella He was born a Zoroastrian and converted...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1169
Behnam(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 379 ) Names: BehnamBEHNĀM (VAHUNAM)In hagiography: Behnam was a son of the covenant from the Kirkuk region who was stoned under shah Ardashir II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1170
Behnam — ܒܗܢܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: BehnāmBehnamBehnam and his sister sarahBēhnāmBehnamBEHNĀM et sa soeur SARĀHMar BehnamBehnām and his sister Sara were high born Christian martyrs who were the children of Sennacherib They converted to Christianity through a monk Mattai...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1171
Benjamin — ܒܢܝܡܝܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 422) Names: BenyamēnBenjaminBenyāmēnBenjaminBENJAMINBenyamēn was a deacon and martyr under Vahram V.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1172
Benjamin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 371) Names: BenjaminBENJAMINIn hagiography Benjamin was a hermit and priest from Dara he was ordained by Barsai of Edessa and travelled to Mount Sinjar He converted...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1173
Benjamin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 460, 300-399 ) Names: BenjaminBENJAMINIn hagiography Benjamin was a disciple of Mar Awgin He travelled to Mount Izla and founded a monastery and school near Mardin His vita...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1174
Bishoi — ܒܝܫܘܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400 ) Names: BīshōyBishoiBishoiBīšōyBishoïBishoyBIŜOÏMar BishoiBīshōy was monk and superior from the Nitrian Egyptian desert whose story was reproduced in Syriac recensions.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1175
Bohtishoʿ(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 363-371 ) Names: BohtishoʿBOḪTĪŜŌ'In hagiography: Boḥtisho was a deacon and a martyr who assisted Tomarsha in rebuilding churches destroyed under Shapur II. He was martyred under Vahram.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1176
Bohtizad of Kurke(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Bohtizad of KurkeBŌḪTIZĀD OU BŌḪTYAZD DE KURKÉIn hagiography Boḥtizad of Kurke was a saint mentioned in a single East Syriac calendar There is a monastery named after him in the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1177
Brikhishoʿ — ܒܪܝܟܝܫܘܥ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 351) Names: BrīkhīshōʿBrikhishoʿBerikyeshuaBrihishoBrīḵīšōʿBerikhichoBRĪḪĪŜŌ'Brīkhīshōʿ and his ten companions were martyred in the time of Shapur; they emerged in the context of a battle.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1178
Brihishoʿ, brother of Yawnan(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 327) Names: Brihishoʿ, brother of YawnanBRĪḪĪŜŌ', frère de YawnanIn hagiography Briḥisho was the brother of Yawnan They were two brothers from Beth Asa who travelled to a neighboring village to encourage more...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1179
Butlana — ܦܢܛܠܐܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 305, 310 ) Names: ButlanaBUṬLĀNAPanṭalēʾōnPanteleonPantaleonPanṭalēʾōnPantaléonPANTALÉONIn hagiography: Buṭlāna was a doctor and a martyr. His story was a Syriacized version of the life of Pantaleon.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1180
Buya, Rabban(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 600-700 ) Names: Rabban BuyaRABBAN BŪYAIn hagiography Rabban Buya was a monk who was from ʿAqra he had many companions and an anonymous sister who was also venerated as...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1181
Carpus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: CarpusCARPUS (QARPOS)In hagiography Carpus Qarpos was the bishop of Shawaur who was martyred by the Persians his relics were placed inside a church in Ṭur...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1182
Christina Yazdoi — ܟܪܣܛܝܢܐ ܝܙܕܘܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 363, 363 ) Names: Kresṭīnā YazdūyChristina YazdoiChristinaKresṭīnā YazdūyChristine YazdouyCHRISTINA (YAZDOÏ)Christina of Karka d-Beth SlokhYAZDOIKresṭīnā Yazdūy from Karka d-Beth Slokh was the daughter of a Zoroastrian governor who was martyred after her marriage.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1183
Cyprian (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300 ) Names: Cyprian CYPRIENIn hagiography: Cyprian and Justina were martyrs from Antioch who died under the emperor Diocletian.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1185
Cyrus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 394 ) Names: CyrusCYR (QŪRA)In hagiography: Cyrus (Qura) was a bishop of Edessa who transferred the relics of St. Thomas to Edessa in 394.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1186
Cyrus of Harran — ܩܘܪܝܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 770) Names: QuriyosCyrus of ḤarranCyrus (Qura)Cyrus ou Curius de ḤarranCYRCyrus of HarranCyrus of HarranQuriyos was a martyr of Ḥarran under Caliph Al Mansur.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1187
Cyrus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 410 ) Names: CyrusCYRIn hagiography: Cyrus (Qura) was a superior of the monastery of Qartmin . He was a disciple of Samuel of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1188
Cyriacus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 200-300 ) Names: CyriacusCYRIAQUEIn hagiography: Cyriacus (Quryaqos) was a disciple of Mar Yareth .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1189
Judas Cyriacus — ܝܗܘܕܐ ܩܘܪܝܩܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 363) Names: Ihūdā QūryaqōsJudas CyriacusCYRIACUSĪhūdā QūryaqōsJudas CyriaqueCYRIAQUEJudas CyriaqosCyriacus was a martyr under the Emperor Julian He was also known as Judas Cyriacus and he was a convert from Judaism through his...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1191
Cyriacus — ܩܘܪܝܩܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 310 ) Names: QūryaqōsCyriacusCYRIACUS, and his mother JulietteQūryāqōsCyriaqueCYRIAQUE et sa mère JULIETTESt CyriacusCyriacus and his mother Juliette were martyrs They were martyred under Diocletian in either Iconium Tarsus or Antioch together with many others Juliette was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1192
Dodo(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 325-425 ) Names: DodoDĀDĀ OU DŌDŌIn hagiography Mar Dodo Dada was a saint from Ṭur ʿAbdin and a companion of Mar Awgin There is a church in Beth Sbirino...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1193
Dado — ܕܕܘ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 370) Names: DodoDadoDādūDadouDĀḎŌMar Dōdō was a convert from Zoroastrianism to Christianity. He was condemned to an ordeal of fire. He was martyred under Shapur II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1194
Damian, patriarch of Alexandria(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 576-591 ) Names: Damian, patriarch of AlexandriaDAMIENIn hagiography Damian was patriarch of Alexandria He sent a letter to Jacob Baradaeus hoping for communion between the churches He visited Antioch but...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1196
Daniel of the Monastery of the Dung Beetles(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: Daniel of the Monastery of the Dung BeetlesDANIELIn hagiography Daniel of the Monastery of the Dung Beetles was a refugee from Amida and student of Mar Mattai his story mirrors the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1197
Daniel of Galash(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 439) Names: Daniel of GalashDanielDaniel de GalashDANIELIn hagiography Daniel of Galash was a married man who left his wife to become a monk He met many ascetics in his life...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1198
Daniel(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 665-684 ) Names: DanielDANIELIn hagiography Daniel was the bishop of Edessa He obtained relics of Severus of Samosata in order to chase demons away from the monks...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1199
Daniel — ܕܢܝܐܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 343) Names: DānīʾēlDanielDaniel and his sister WardaDānīʾēlDanielDANIEL ET SA SOEUR WARDADānīʾēl Daniel a priest and his sister Warda were from Raziq near Tehran They were arrested two years after Bishop Miles of Tel Ḥesh...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1200
Daniel the Doctor — ܕܢܝܐܝܠ ܐܣܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: Danīʾēl AsyāDaniel the DoctorDānīʾēl ʾāsyāDANIEL LE MÉDICINDaniel the Doctor was a convert from paganism who travelled to the monastery of Pachomius then to Mar Awgin and then Nuhadra He healed...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1201
Daniel of Qartmin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 633, 614-615 ) Names: Daniel of QartminDANIEL DE QARTMĪNIn hagiography: Daniel of Qartmin was a monk of Qartmin who was elected bishop of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1202
Daniel of Scetis — ܕܢܝܐܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500-600 ) Names: DānīʾēlDaniel of ScetisDaniel of ScetisDānīʾēlDaniel de ScétéDANIEL DE SQÉTÉDaniel of Scete was an Egyptian monk from the sixth century who was venerated in the Syriac tradition.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1203
Daniel the Stylite(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 410 ) Names: Daniel the StyliteDANIEL LE STYLITEIn hagiography Daniel the Stylite was a monk and disciple of Samuel of Qartmin who walked along the Tigris while he went to the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1204
David(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: DavidDAVIDIn hagiography: David was a saint commemorated on the 25 of September by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1205
David of Harran(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 846-873 ) Names: David of HarranDAVID DE ḤARRĀNIn hagiography David of Ḥarran was the bishop of Ḥarran He was originally a monk from Qartmin and a relative of Simeon of the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1206
Demetrianus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 260 ) Names: DemetrianusDEMETRIANUSIn hagiography Demetrianus was commemorated as a bishop of Antioch He was deported by the Persians after the conquest of the city in 256...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1207
Denha(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: DenhaDENḤAIn hagiography: Denha was a monk of the convent of Qabratha.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1208
Ten Brothers of Qartmin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 433 ) Names: Ten Brothers of QartminDIX FRÈRES DE QARTMĪNIn hagiography Ten brothers of Qartmin are remembered as a group of monks who took part in a fight with villagers from Qartmin over...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1210
Greek Doctors — ܡܠܦܢܐ ܝܘܢܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Malpono yawnoyoGreek DoctorsGreek Doctors (three)Docteurs grecsDOCTEURS GRECSThese are three Greek theologians who are commemorated together in the Church of the East: Theodore of Mopsuestia, Diodore of Tarsus, and Nestorius of Constantinople.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1211
Syrian Doctors — ܡܠܦܢܐ ܣܘܪܝܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Malpono suryoyoSyrian DoctorsSyriac DoctorsDocteurs syriensDOCTEURS SYRIAQUESEphrem Narsai Abraham Julian Saba Jean Michel Job Isaiah and Bar Ṣauma of Nisibis were commemorated together in the calendar of the Church of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1212
Domitius — ܕܘܡܛ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: DometDomitiusDometuisDōmeṭDomèceDOMÈCESt DomitiusFiey is unsure if there are one or two saints with this name We preserve that uncertainty There was one Dometius was a martyr...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1213
Dometius — ܕܘܡܐܛܪܝܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 408-455 ) Names: DomaṭriyosDometiusDometuisDōmāṭrīyōsDomèceDOMÈCEThe legend of Romanus and Dometius was Coptic but it exists in Syriac also The author places the story in the time of Theodosius...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1214
Edna(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 310 ) Names: EdnaEDNADevotion to Saint Edna is widespread among Maronite Christians. Her name means "ear," and she is invoked for ear infections.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1215
The Egyptians of Qartmin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 648 ) Names: The Egyptians of QartminLES ÉGYPTIENS DE QARTMĪNIn hagiography the Egyptians of Qartmin were a group of 800 monks from Egypt who were buried at Qartmin Their legend was connected to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1216
Elian(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 284, 200-300 ) Names: ElianÉLIĀNSt ElianIn hagiography Elian was a third century martyr from Emesa He was a doctor and was executed by his own father The bishop Paul...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1217
Elijah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ElijahÉLIEIn hagiography: Elijah was an ascetic commemorated by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1218
Elijah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 690 ) Names: ElijahÉLIEIn hagiography: Elijah was the bishop of ʿAyn Ward and the first bishop from the monastery of Simeon of Qartmin. He knew Theodute.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1219
Elijah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 709-723 ) Names: ElijahÉLIEIn hagiography Elijah was the Syrian Orthodox bishop of Antioch and a convert from the Melkite community He was a monk from the monastery...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1220
Elijah of Hirta(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 550-615 ) Names: Elijah of HirtaÉLIE DE AL-ḤĪRAIn hagiography Elijah of Ḥirta al Hira was a monastic founder from the sixth century He was an Arab a Lakhmid who joined the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1221
Elijah the Younger of Heliopolis(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 700 ) Names: Elijah the Younger of HeliopolisÉLIE LE JEUNE DE HÉLIOPOLISIn hagiography: Elijah the Younger of Heliopolis was a martyr from Damascus .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1222
Elisha of Garbiya(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Elisha of GarbiyaÉLISÉE DE ĠARBIYAIn hagiography: Elisha of Garbiya was a monk of Garbiya near Midyat .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1223
Elisha of Tanhir(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Elisha of TanhirÉLISÉE DE TANHIRIn hagiography: Elisha of Tanhir was commemorated by Rabban Saliba . Little is known about him nor about the location of Tanhir.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1224
Elpidiphorus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 350 ) Names: ElpidiphorusELPIDIPHORUSIn hagiography Acyndinus Anempodistus Pegasius Aphtonius and Elpidiphorus were Greek Christians who died during the reign of Shapur II according to the legendary Acts...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1225
Sleepers of Ephesus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 249-251 ) Names: Sleepers of EphesusEight Children of EphesusChildren of EphesusEnfants d’ÉphèseLES HUITS ENFANTS D'ÈPEHESESeven Sleepers of EphesusIn hagiography Sleepers of Ephesus were the protagonists of a legend set in the time of the emperor Decius Seven or eight children of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1227
Stephen — ܐܣܛܦܢܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: EsṭepanōsStephenStevenʾEsṭapānōsÉtienneÉTIENNEIn hagiography: Stephen was a martyr who was commemorated with Bassus , Suzanna , and Longinus . URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1229
Steven(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: StevenÉTIENNEIn hagiography: Stephen was a superior of a covenant. He was commemorated by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1230
Eugenius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: EugeniusEUGÈNEIn hagiography: Eugenius and Macarius were priests and martyrs who were decapitated.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1231
Eulogius and the leper — ܐܘܠܘܓ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: EwlōgEulogius and the leperEulogiusʾEwlōgEuloge et le lépreuxEULOGEEulogius was an ascetic who was a disciple of Mar Awgin . He was either a servant of a lion or of a leper.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1232
Eupraxius — ܐܘܦܪܟܣܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: EwpraksiyāEupraxiusEupraxia with OlympiasʾEwpraḵsīyāEupraxieEUPRAXIA WITH OLYMPIASEupraxia (Ewpraksiyā) and Olympias were martyrs.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1233
Eusebona(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: EusebonaEUSEBONAIn hagiography: Eusebonia was a martyr with Apollonius mentioned by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1235
Eutal(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: EutalAwtalEutal (Awtal)EUTALIn hagiography Eutal Awtal was a disciple of Malke son of Job of Ator near Mosul He was also known as the Arab He...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1236
Eutal of Magdala(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Eutal of MagdalaEUTAL DE MAGDALAIn hagiography Eutal of Magdala was a pagan who became a Christian in his youth He abandoned his fiancée and became a monk with...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1237
Eutychios(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 741 ) Names: EutychiosEUTYCHIOSIn hagiography: Eutychios was a Mesopotamian martyr under Al-Walid. He was also known as “Eustathios,” and he died for refusing to convert to Islam.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1238
Ezekiel the Monk(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 363 ) Names: Ezekiel the MonkEzechialÉzéchiel, moine (de Daqoq)ÉZÉCHIALIn hagiography Ezekiel was a monk who was born on the same day as the Emperor Constantine the Great He was a Jew from...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1239
Febronia of Nisibis — ܦܒܪܘܢܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 310 ) Names: FebroniaFebronia of NisibisPēḇrōnīyāFébronieFEBRONIASt FebroniaFebronia of Nisibis was a martyr and nun who lived in a convent near Nisibis She was renown for her beauty learning asceticism and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1240
Gabriel(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: GabrielGABRIELIn hagiography: Gabriel of the superior monastery was cited with Mar Abraham as a founder of the superior monastery of Mosul .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1241
Gabriel of Qartmin — ܓܒܪܐܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 648, 639 ) Names: GabrīʾēlGabriel of QartminGabriel of Beth QustanGabrīʾēlGabriel de QartaminGABRIEL DE BÉṮ QUSTĀNGabriel of Bet QustanGabriel of Beth Qustan was from Beth Qustan and became Bishop of Qartmin He fled marriage to become a monk He was the superior...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1242
Gabriel of Kashkar(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 739) Names: Gabriel of KashkarGABRIEL DE KASHKARIn hagiography: Gabriel of Kashkar , also called the "little man," was a monk who founded three monasteries near Maḥoze , Dayr Qunni, and Husra.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1243
Gabrona of Qarta(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 590-604 ) Names: Gabrona of QartaGABRŌNA DE QARTAIn hagiography Gabrona of Qarta was a Syriac monk under the patriarch Sabrisho He was from Beth ʿArabaye He healed the daughter of village...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1244
Gamaliel(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: GamalielGAMALIELIn hagiography: Gamaliel and his son Habib were celebrated in the calendar of Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1245
Ganni of Hirta(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 550 ) Names: Ganni of HirtaGANNI DE ḤĪRAIn hagiography Ganni of Ḥirta or Rabban Haya was a monk from Beth Aramaye He sold everything he had and gave his possessions to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1246
Gayana(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 303 ) Names: GayanaGAYANAIn hagiography Diocletian fell in love with a young woman Rhipsime when he saw her picture She lived a convent with 17 others and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1247
George of the Greeks(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: George of the GreeksGEORGES DES GRECSIn hagiography: George of the Greeks is a saint mentioned in the calendar of Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1248
George of Harran(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 816-850 ) Names: George of HarranGEORGES DE ḤARRĀNIn hagiography George of Ḥarran was a bishop who came from the monastery of Qartmin According to his life during this time there was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1249
George the Priest — ܓܝܘܪܓܝܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 615) Names: GewargīsGeorge the PriestGeorge of IzlaGīwargīsGeorges le prêtreGEORGES D'IZLASt George MihrangushnaspGeorge of Izla was a monk and a convert from Zoroastrianism His name was Mihrangusnap He was noted for his conversations with the Monophysites...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1250
Golinduch(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 591) Names: GolinduchGolinduchGOLINDOUCHIn hagiography Golinduch the living martyr was a Persian princess who became a Christian through the influence of Greek prisoners of war She was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1251
Gregory or George, Zwanarse and Yazdapnah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Gregory or George, Zwanarse and YazdapnahGRÉGOIRE ou GEORGES, ZWANARSÉ et YAZDAPNAHIn hagiography: Gregory or George, Zwanarse, and Yazdapanah were recent East Syriac martyrs.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1252
Gregory Pirangoushnasp — ܓܪܝܓܘܪ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 542) Names: GrigōrGregory PirangoushnaspGregory PirangushnaspGrīgōrGrégoire PîrângoushnaspGRÉGOIRE PĪRĀNGUŜNASPGregory Pīrānguŝnasp was a Zoroastrian Convert from the family of Mihran He was imprisoned by the Byzantines and treated well by Justin I He...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1253
Gourbarlaha — ܓܘܒܪܠܗܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: GūbralahaGourbarlahaGubralahaGūbarlāhāGoubarlahaGUBARLĀHĀGourbarlaha and his sister Qazo were twins of Shapur II who were converted to Christianity through Dadu a military officer from Medes They were...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1254
Guhishtazad(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: GuhishtazadGUHIŠTĀZĀDIn hagiography Guhishtazad was a eunuch martyr at Karka d Ledan He was an old man who worked under Shapur II He was head...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1255
Guhishtazad(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 341) Names: GuhishtazadGUHIŠTĀZĀDIn hagiography: Guhishtazad was a eunuch martyr from Karka d-Beth Slokh .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1256
Gourya — ܓܘܪܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: GuryoGouryaGuriaGūryāGūryāGouriaGouriaGŪRĪA Shmona and Gourya were two martyrs who were killed in Edessa during the Diocletian persecution. There was great devotion to these saints in Edessa.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1257
Habib — ܚܒܝܒ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 322) Names: ḤabībHabibḤabībHabibḤABĪBHabib was a deacon of the village of Telshaha near Edessa He continued despite the persecution that caused the death of Shmona and Guria...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1258
Habib(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 521 ) Names: HabibḤABĪBIn hagiography: Habib was a disciple of Jacob of Serugh .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1259
Habib — ܚܒܝܒ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400 ) Names: ḤabībHabibḤabībHabibḤABĪBThis Habib, a son of Gamaliel, could be identified with John of Gamaliel, who was mentioned in the life of Samuel of Qartmin.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1260
Habib of Scetis(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Habib of ScetisḤABĪB DE SQÉTÉIn hagiography Habib of Scetis was a monk who appears among a group of disciples of Mar Awgin He may have become bishop of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1261
Ananias of Arbela — ܚܢܢܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 345) Names: ḤananyāAnanias of ArbelaHananyaḤananyāAnanie d’ArbèlesḤANĀNYAḤananyā was a layman arrested in year six of the persecution of Shapur by order of the mobed Ardishag He was martyred three times...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1262
Hananya of Dayr al-Zaʿfaran(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 826) Names: Hananya of Dayr al-ZaʿfaranḤANĀNYA DE DAYR AL-ZA'FARĀNIn hagiography Ḥananya of Dayr al Zaʿfaran was a Syrian Orthodox bishop of Mardin and Kfartuto He built a monastery that was named after...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1264
Helen(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 250 - 330) Names: HelenHÉLÈNEIn hagiography Helen the mother of Constantine the Great is honored in the Syriac church in the hymn to the holy women Her role...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1265
Heliodorus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 362) Names: HeliodorusHÉLIODOREIn hagiography Heliodorus was a bishop of Beth Zabdai 9000 inhabitants of his city were deported to Persia Many of his community were later...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1266
Heraclas of Kafar Sama(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Heraclas of Kafar SamaHÉRACLAS DE KAFAR ŠAMAIn hagiography: Heraclas of Kafar Sama was a recluse from the village of Midyat .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1267
Hilaria — ܐܠܐܪܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: IlarīyāHilariaHilaria, daughter of ZenoʾIlārīyāHilariaHILARIASt HilariaIlarīyā Hilaria was the daughter of Zeno who fled to the desert to become a monk She was known as John the Eunuch and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1268
Hormizd(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: HormizdHORMIZDIn hagiography Hormizd was a martyr of Beth Garmai under Yazdegerd He had nine friends and all were converts from Zoroastrianism or had Zoroastrian...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1270
Hormizd — ܗܘܪܡܝܙܕ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 628-641 ) Names: HormīzdHormizdHormizdHōrmīzdHormizdRABBAN HORMIZDHormizdRabban Hormizd was a monastic founder of the Church of the East who lived under the Patriarch Isho yaw II He spent 32 years...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1271
Hudahwi(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 647-650 ) Names: HudahwiHŪDAHWĪIn hagiography: Hudahwi lived at the time of the Caliph Muʿawiya. Shortly after the Muslim conquest, Hudahwi built the monastery of Beth Hale .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1272
Hwara, son of Theodore(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500-600 ) Names: Hwara, son of TheodoreḤWĀRAIn hagiography Hwara son of Theodore lived in the fourth century He met a monk Mar Aḥa who had been taken captive by a...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1273
Hwarta(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 379 ) Names: HwartaḤWĀRTAIn hagiography: Hwartha or Astina was a Persian martyr along with her son Abai .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1274
Ia(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 362) Names: IaIAIn hagiography Ia was a woman among the martyrs of Beth Zabdai who converted the wives of some of the Zoroastrians and were tortured...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1275
Ignatius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 969 ) Names: IgnatiusIGNACEIn hagiography Ignatius was the bishop of Melitene at the end of the tenth century He built the convent of the Mother of God...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1276
Isaac(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: IsaacISAACIn hagiography: Isaac was the bishop of Karka .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1277
Isaac(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 753-756 ) Names: IsaacISAACIn hagiography The patriarch Isaac became bishop of Ḥarran by the protection of the governor of the al Jazira ʿ Abd Allāh Issac became...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1278
Isaiah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 625 ) Names: IsaiahISAÏEIn hagiography Isaiah was a bishop of Edessa He was named with the approval of the Persians who occupied the city He refused to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1279
Isaiah of Aleppo — ܐܫܥܝܐ ܚܠܒܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 350 ) Names: Eshaʿyā ḤālābāyāIsaiah of AleppoʾĪšaʾyā ḤālābāyāIsaïe d’AlepISAÏE D'ALEPShaʿyaŠA'YAIsaiah of Aleppo was a saint said to be the last survivor of the disciples of Mar Awgin and some traditions attribute the composition...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1280
Isaiah the Egyptian(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 488) Names: Isaiah the EgyptianISAÏE L'ÉGYPTIENIn hagiography Isaiah was an ascetic from Scetis who founded a monastery in Gaza His life was written by Zachariah the Rhetor He was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1281
Isidore(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: IsidoreISODOREIn hagiography: Isodore was an abbot and the teacher of Moses the Black .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1282
Isidore(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 650 ) Names: IsidoreISODOREIn hagiography: Isidore was the bishop of Ḥarran .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1283
Ishoʿsabran — ܝܫܘܥܣܒܪܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 621) Names: IshōʾsabranIshoʿsabranIsho'sawranĪšōʾsabranIsho‘sabranĪŠŌ'SAWRĀNĪšōʿsawrān was a Zoroastrian Convert and later martyr from Erbil whose life was written by Īšōʿyaw III of Adiabene His life speaks a great...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1284
Ishoʿyahb(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 685) Names: IshoʿyahbĪŠŌ'YAWIn hagiography Ishoʿyahb became a monk of Mount Izla According to legend he founded a convent in a place where Kurds were supposed to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1285
Ishoʿyahb(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: IshoʿyahbĪŠŌ'YAWIn hagiography: Ishoʿyahb was a Catholicos.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1286
Ishoʿyahb of Arzun(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Ishoʿyahb of ArzunĪŠŌ'YAW D'ARZUNIn hagiography: Ishoʿyahb of Arzun was a Patriarch of the Church of the East.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1287
Ishoʿyahb of Gdala(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Ishoʿyahb of GdalaĪŠŌ'YAW D'GDĀLAIn hagiography: Ishoʿyahb of Gdala was an East Syriac patriarch.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1288
Ishoʿyahb bar Qusre(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500-600 ) Names: Ishoʿyahb bar QusreĪŠŌ'YAW BAR QUSRÉIn hagiography Ishoʿyahb bar Qusre was a monk from a monastery in the region of Adiabene He founded a church which became the church...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1289
Israel of Kashkar(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 872) Names: Israel of KashkarISRAËLIn hagiography Israel of Kashkar was the bishop of Kashkar and was later elected patriarch but he was assassinated during the performance of the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1290
Aitalaha, the deacon — ܐܝܬܐܠܗܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Aitalaha, the deaconIṮĀLĀHĀIthalāhāIthallahaʾĪṯalāhāIthallahaIn hagiography: Ithalaha was a deacon who was martyred with the Bishop ʿAqewshma during the persecution of Shapur.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1291
Aitalaha(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 324 ) Names: AitalahaIṮĀLĀHĀIn hagiography Ithalaha was the bishop from Edessa who attended the Council of Nicaea There are literary fragments attributed to him that survive in...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1292
Aitalaha(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 355) Names: AitalahaIṮĀLĀHĀIn hagiography Ithalaha was a pagan priest from Arbela who became a Christian He was imprisoned with other Persian martyrs and his ear was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1293
Jacob(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 627 - 717) Names: JacobJACQUES (YA'QŪB)In hagiography Jacob was a monk visionary and chanter from Beth Garmai He took over the leadership of a monastery founded by Ishoʿyahb which...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1294
Jacob, bishop of Phesilta(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500-599 ) Names: Jacob, bishop of PhesiltaJACQUESIn hagiography: Jacob was a disciple of Jacob Baradaeus who became bishop of the monastery of Phesilta .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1295
Jacob the Cut-Up — ܝܥܩܘܒ ܡܦܣܩܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 399-421 ) Names: Yaʿqōb MpasqāJacob the Cut-UpYaʾqōḇ MpasqāJacques l’IntercisJACQUES L'INTERCISSt Jacob the Cut-UpJacob the cut up was a noble Persian from the Royal City of Beth Lapaṭ He became a Christian but he later abjured his...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1296
Jacob the Notary — ܝܥܩܘܒ ܢܘܛܪܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 422) Names: Yaʿqōb NoṭaroJacob the NotaryYaʾqōḇ nōṭārāJacques le notaireJACQUES LE NOTAIREJacob the notary was of Greek origin but he became the secretary for the Persian shah He was forced into hard labor for refusing...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1297
Jacob the Reclus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Jacob the ReclusJACQUES LE RECLUSIn hagiography: This Jacob the Recluse is mentioned as the founder of a monastery in Siirt together with Mar Hwisa at an unknown date.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1298
Jacob the Recluse — ܝܥܩܘܒ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 421) Names: YaʿqōbJacob the RecluseJacob the ReclusYaʾqōḇJacques le ReclusJacques le Reclus (de Salah)JACQUES LE RECLUSSt Jacob the RecluseJacob the Recluse fled for the desert of Egypt during the persecution of the emperor Julian He then headed to East to Mesopotamia with...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1299
Jacob — ܝܥܩܘܒ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 371) Names: YaʿqōbJacobJacob and AzadYaʿqōbJacquesJACQUES ET ĀZĀDJacob was a Priest of Beth Naggare near Adiabene who was martyred with the deacon Azad during the persecution of Shapur II The executioner...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1301
Jacob the Priest — ܝܥܩܘܒ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 347) Names: YaʿqōbJacob the PriestYaʾqōḇJacquesJACQUES Jacob the priest and his sister Mary were martyrs from the village of Tell Salila during the reign of Shapur Mary was martyred at...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1302
John the Doctor(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: John the DoctorJEANIn hagiography: John was a Syriac doctor.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1303
John the Son of the Carpenters(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: John the Son of the CarpentersJEAN, FILS DES MENUISIERSIn hagiography John the son of a joiner was a Persian Martyr who was killed by his own father John was tortured with various...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1304
John III the Philosopher(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 718-729 ) Names: John III the PhilosopherJEANIn hagiography: John III (Hovhannes) of Odzoun was commemorated as a philosopher and Armenian catholicos.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1305
John bar ʿAbdun(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 1033, 1004-1033 ) Names: John bar ʿAbdunJEAN BĀR 'ABDŪNIn hagiography John Bar ʿAbdun was Patriarch of the Syrian Orthodox church and he had a life fraught with difficulty He was accused of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1306
John the Arab(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: John the ArabJean l’Arabe (Tayoyo)JEAN L'ARABEIn hagiography John the Arab was a monk who originally was from a rich family in Ḥirta He studied at Nisibis went to Mount...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1307
John the Almsgiver — ܝܘܚܢܢ ܡܪܚܡܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 619) Names: Yuḥanān MraḥmānāJohn the AlmsgiverYōḥanān mraḥmānāJean l’Aumônier (résumé)Jean l’Aumônier, év. d’AlexandrieJEAN L'AUMÔNIERJohn the Almsgiver was a Melkite patriarch of Alexandria who was celebrated for his generosity to the poor His life was also translated into...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1308
John the Blue(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 714, 650-714 ) Names: John the BlueJEAN LE BLEUIn hagiography: John the Blue was the bishop of Ḥirta . He was also known as the young man from Ḥirta .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1309
John Busnaya(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: John BusnayaJEAN BŪSNĀYAIn hagiography there is mention of a monastery near Qaraqosh named after this John Busnaya.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1310
John the Egyptian(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: John the EgyptianJohn the MournerJean l’Égyptien, disciple de saint EugèneJEAN L'EGYPTIENIn hagiography John the Egyptian or the mourner was the student and compatriot of Mar Awgin He lived as a solitary on Mount Qardu...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1311
John the Camel-Driver(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 700-800 ) Names: John the Camel-DriverJEAN L'ÉVÊQUE CHAMELIERIn hagiography John the Camel Driver was commemorated in Thomas of Marga s Book of Governors In this account Maran Zha bishop of Ḥadita...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1312
John of Harran(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 518 ) Names: John of HarranJEAN DE ḤARRĀNIn hagiography: John of Ḥarran was commemorated as one of fifty miaphysite bishops exiled under Justin I in 518.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1313
John of Kafar Sania(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 311) Names: John of Kafar SaniaJean de Kfar SanyaJEAN DE KAFAR SANIAIn hagiography: According to Barsoum , this martyr, John of Kafar Sania , died under Maximinus Hercules .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1314
John of Kamul(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 343 ) Names: John of KamulJEAN DE KAMŪLIn hagiography John of Kamul was born to a pagan family from a royal Sasanian line He was converted and tried to convince Shapur...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1315
John of Kashkar(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 421-458 ) Names: John of KashkarJEAN DE KAŠKARIn hagiography: John of Kashkar was born in the region of Kashkar . After a series of abductions, he returned to the monastery of ʿAyn Deqla .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1316
John of Kfone(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: John of KfoneJohn of KephennaJean de KephennaJEAN DE KFŌNÉIn hagiography John of Kfone al Kfani was a disciple of Mar Awgin The monastery of this monk was found south of Zaz in...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1317
John Psaltes(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 420) Names: John PsaltesJEAN PSALTÉSIn hagiography John Psaltes was mentioned in the Life of Rabban Samuel of Qartmin A vision revealed to him the presence of relics in...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1318
John of Qartmin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 1000 ) Names: John of QartminJEAN DE QARTMĪNIn hagiography: John of Qartmin or John of Beth Sbirino was a noted paleograph who reestablished the use of estrangelo writing.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1319
John the Nazarite — ܝܘܚܢܢ ܢܙܝܪܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500-600 ) Names: Yuḥanān NzirāJohn the NazariteJohn the SolitaireYōḥanān nzīrāJean le NaziréenJEAN LE SOLITAIREJohn the solitary was a monk of Ṭur ʿAbdin He might be John the perfect Nazarite whom John of Ephesus mentions He was a...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1320
John of Edessa — ܝܘܚܢܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 418-435 ) Names: John of EdessaJohn, the priestJEAN D'EDESSEYōḥanānJean le prêtreIn hagiography John of Edessa was a priest from Edessa who nourished 12 holy men in a cave He became friends with Paul of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1321
Jacob of Adiabene — ܝܥܩܘܒ ܛܢܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 344) Names: Yaʿqub ṭanānāJacob of AdiabeneJohn and JacobYaʿqōḇ ṭanānāJacques le Zélote (d’Adiabène)JEAN ET JACQUESJacob, the zealot priest, was arrested with Yuḥanān bar Maryam (John), Bishop of Arbela , during the time of Shapur. They were decapitated at Beth Lapaṭ. URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1322
John bar Maryam — ܝܘܚܢܢ ܒܪ ܡܪܝܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 344) Names: Yuḥanān bar MaryamJohn bar MaryamJohn and JacobYōḥanān bar MaryamJean bar MaryamJEAN ET JACQUESYuḥanān bar Maryam (John) was the Bishop of Arbela who was arrested with Jacob the zealot . They were sent to Shapur, flogged, and decapitated.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1323
Job of Adiabene(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Job of AdiabeneJOB (D'ADIABÈNE)In hagiography: Job of Adiabene was a doctor (great teacher) of the Syriac church.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1324
Joseph(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 344) Names: JosephJOSEPHIn hagiography: Joseph was a disciple of Narsai . They were martyrs of Beth Garmai .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1325
Joseph, patriarch of Antioch(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 792) Names: Joseph, patriarch of AntiochJOSEPHIn hagiography: Peeters identifies this Joseph as the Syrian Orthodox patriarch of Antioch .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1326
Joseph of Arbela(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 379) Names: Joseph of ArbelaJOSEPHIn hagiography: Joseph was a priest and martyr of Arbela .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1327
Juliana — ܝܘܠܝܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: YūlyānāJulianaJulianaYōlīnēJulienneJULIANAJuliana was a companion of St. Barbara .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1329
Julian, patriarch of Antioch — ܝܘܠܝܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 595) Names: YōlyānāJulian, patriarch of AntiochJulianYōlyānāJulien patriarche d’AntiocheJULIENYōlyānā (Julian) was the patriarch of Antioch . He was a monk of Qenneshrin . He wrote against Sergius of Armenia.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1330
Julietta — ܝܘܠܝܛܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 310 ) Names: YōlēṭāJuliettaJuliettaYōlēṭāJulitteJULIETTEYōlēṭā (Julietta) was the mother of Cyriacus .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1332
Justina — ܝܘܣܛܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 303) Names: YusṭāJustinaJustinaYūsṭāJustaJUSTINASt Cyprian and Justa Cyprian and Justina were martyrs from Antioch who died under the emperor DiocletianURI: http://syriaca.org/person/1333
Karag(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: KaragKĀRAGIn hagiography: Karag is an abbot who figures in a Syrian orthodox calendar of Qaraqosh .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1334
Karkus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: KarkusKARKUSIn hagiography: Karkus was commemorated as the successor of Ignatius in Antioch , and he was the fourth bishop of the city.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1335
Kenan(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 543 ) Names: KenanKENANIn hagiography: This could be Conon, the bishop of Tarsus , one of many bishops consecrated by Jacob Baradaeus in 543 for the emerging Miaphysite church.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1336
Kurbur(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: KurburKURBURIn hagiography: Kurbur was a Roman magistrate and later a martyr who appeared in the passion of Eleutherios .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1337
Lawrence — ܠܘܪܢܛܝܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 303-313 ) Names: LoranṭyosLawrenceLaurence, AgrippaLaurentLAURENT, AGRIPPALoranṭyos (Laurence) and Agrippa were companions and martyrs under Diocletian. Agrippa was a prefect of Syria who had converted to the faith in Mesopotamia.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1339
Lazarus the Confessor(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Lazarus the ConfessorLazare de HarrânLAZAREIn hagiography Lazarus the Confessor was possibly a monk of Qartmin commemorated for martyrdom under a Persian general His precise identity is contested He...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1340
Leontius — ܠܐܘܢܛܝܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 310) Names: LeʾōnṭīyōsLeontiusLeonius and PubliusLeontius of TripoliLēʾōnṭīyōsLéonceLéonce et PubliusLÉONCE DE TRIPOLISt LeontiusLeontius of TripoliLeontius of Tripoli was a martyr He had been a Roman solider There was a monastery named after him in which Severus of Antioch...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1341
Longinus — ܠܘܢܓܝܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: LungināLonginusLōngīnāLonginLONGINIn hagiography Longinus was an asecetic and a martyr with Bassus and Suzanna converts from Zoroastrianism whom Longinus baptized A martyr named Stephen is...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1342
Luke the Deacon(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 297) Names: Luke the DeaconLUCIn hagiography Luke was commemorated as a deacon under the Bishop Polychronus He was decapitated with Parmenius Helimenas and Chrysostelus and another deacon Mucius...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1343
Macarius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MacariusMACAIREIn hagiography: Macarius and Eugenius were priests and martyrs who were decapitated.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1344
Macarius of Alexandria — ܡܩܪܝܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 408) Names: MāqārīsMacarius of AlexandriaMacarius the AlexandrianAnba MacariusMāqārīsMacaire d’AlexandrieMacaire l’AlexandrinANBA MACAIREMacariusMakariosMacarius of Alexandria came into the Syriac tradition via ʿEnanishoʿ 's Syriac translation of the Paradise of the Fathers by Palladius .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1346
Sultan Mahduk — ܨܘܠܛܢ ܡܗܕܘܟ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 319) Names: Ṣulṭan MahdukSultan MahdukSoultan MahdokSultana MahduhtSūlṭān MahdōkSoultan MahdokSULTANE MAHDŪHTSt MahduhtIn hagiography: Sultan Mahduk was a martyr of Tur Berʿain in Beth Garmai who was commemorated with her brothers Mirnarsai and Adorparwa .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1348
Maʿin — ܡܥܝܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 424) Names: MaʿinMaʿinMaʾīnMa‘înMA'ĪNMaʿin was a general of Shapur II He became a Christian when he witnesses the martyrdom of Dōdō He was baptized and arrested He...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1349
Malke — ܡܠܟܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 350-410 ) Names: MalkēMalkeMalkēMalké de ClysmaMALKÉMar Malke was a monk whose story overlaps with Mar Awgin He was the son of Awgin s sister Rebecca He was from Clysma...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1350
Mamas — ܡܐܡܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Māmā MamasMamaMāmāMamasMĀMĀMama was a martyr of Beth Sloth.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1352
Mamelhta(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MamelhtaMAMELHTAIn hagiography: Mamelhta was a virgin and martyr from Beth Garmai . She was known in the Greek martyr Acts as Mamlaha, Mamlahtina, Mazahia or Malpetha.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1353
Maʿna — ܡܥܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 438 ) Names: MaʿnaMaʿnaMa'naMaʿnāMa‘naMA'NAIn hagiography Maʿna was part of a group of martyrs killed under Yazdgerd II and connected anachronistically to Shapor bishop of Niqator and Isaac...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1354
Mark(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400 ) Names: MarkMARCIn hagiography Mark was a solitary ascetic known from the life of Macarius in the Paradise of the Fathers by Palladius He was distinguished...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1355
Mark of Tarmaqa — ܡܪܩܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: MarqōsMark of TarmaqaMark of TarmuqaMarqōsMarc de TarmaqaMARC DE TARMŪQAMark the Hermit of TarmaqaMarc l’ermite de TarmâqâMar MarcosMarkus vom Berge TarmāqāSt Mark of TarmaqaMark of Tarmuqa was a solitary Athenian in Ethiopia . Serapion visited him at the Mountain of Tarmuqa.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1356
Mari — ܡܐܪܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MaʾryMarima'ryMariMĀRĪMariMari was the apostle to Mesopotamia. He was ordained by Addai to establish Christian communities in the royal cities of the Parthians.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1358
Mari of Beth Sahde(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Mari of Beth SahdeMĀRĪ DE BÈṮ SAHDÉIn hagiography: Mari of Beth Sahde was mentioned two times by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1359
Mari(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 271) Names: MariMĀRĪIn hagiography Mari and his wife Martha were Roman martyrs Husband and wife they went to Rome on a pilgrimage with their children Audifax...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1360
Mary(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 347) Names: MaryMARIEIn hagiography: Mary was one of daughters of the covenant who was martyred with Thecla in Adiabene .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1361
Mary(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MaryMARIE, SOEUR DE BATALAIn hagiography: Mary was the sister of Panteleon (Batala) and was commemorated with him.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1362
Mary of Tell Salila(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 347) Names: Mary of Tell SalilaMARIE, SOEUR DE JACQUESIn hagiography Mary was commorated as a martyr She and her brother the priest Jacob were from the village of Tell Salila She was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1363
Mary of Scetis(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Mary of ScetisMARIE DE SQÉTÉWhile some hagiographical sources place Mar Awgin in the company of his two sisters Thecla and Stratonike Rabban Saliba includes Mary of Scetis in...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1364
Marina — ܡܪܝܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MarināMarinaMaryānēMarine (Marie)MARINASt MarinaAfter her mother died Marina entered the monastery with her father She disguised herself as a man Marinos A woman blamed her for her...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1365
Maron(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MaronMARONIn hagiography: Maron was an anchorite.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1366
Maron of ʿAyn Ward(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 410 ) Names: Maron of ʿAyn WardMARON DE 'AYN WARDIn hagiography Maron of ʿAyn Ward was a superior of the monastery of Qartmin and was mentioned in the life of Samuel of Qartmin...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1367
Martha(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 271) Names: MarthaMARTHA, MARTYRE À ROMEIn hagiography Martha was commorated for being martyred in Rome with her husband Mari and children Audifax and Abaq while they were on a...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1369
Martha — ܡܪܬܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 341) Names: MartāMarthaMārtāMarthe (fille de Posi)MARTHA, VIERGE MARTYREMartha was a Virgin Martyr and the daughter of Posi They were Greeks deported to the Sasanian empire They were martyred at Karka d...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1370
Martha(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 347) Names: MarthaMARTHEIn hagiography: Martha was one of daughters of the covenant who was martyred with Thecla in Adiabene .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1371
Mattai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: MattaiMattaMattaï (Mâr)MATTAIn hagiography Mattai Matta was born near Amida He had a marvelous youth and became a monk A persecution caused him to flee to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1372
Maura(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 286) Names: MauraMAURA, MARTYREIn hagiography: Maura and her husband Timothy were Egyptian martyrs. They were killed for refusing to burn their copies of Christian scripture.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1373
Dometius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: DometiusMAXIME ET DOMÈCEIn hagiography Maximus and Dometius were brother martyrs They were brothers the sons of Valentinian who fled their father s palace to become monks...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1374
Metkarkana the Vagabond(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Metkarkana the VagabondMETKARKANAIn hagiography: Metkarkana the Vagabond was commemorated in the Maronite calendar.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1375
Michael the Companion of Angels(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Michael the Companion of AngelsMichaelMichelMICHEL, "COMPAGNON DES ANGES"In hagiography Michael the Companion of Angels was a monk linked to Mar Awgin In some traditions he was the hagiographer of the Life...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1376
Michael of Tarʿil(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 650 ) Names: Michael of TarʿilMICHEL DE TAR'ĪLIn hagiography Michael of Tarʿil was commemorated as a disciple of Sabrishoʿ d Beth Qoqa He was commemorated at the eponymous monastery of Mar...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1377
Michael(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MichaelMICHELIn hagiography Michael and his sister Shiris were martyred outside the gate of Mardin in a place called the Monastery of the Fish or...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1378
Micah — ܡܝܟܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: MikhāMicahMiha of NahadraMīḵāMicha du NouhadraMĪHĀ DE NŪHADRAMar MichaMikhā of Nuhadra was the founder of a monastery or a church in the village of Alqosh, north of Mosul.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1379
Mihrnarsai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 319) Names: MihrnarsaiMĪHRNARSAÏIn hagiography: Mihrnarsai was a martyr of Tur Berʿain in Beth Garmai who was commemorated with his brother Adorparwa and sister Sultan Mahduk .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1381
Mihrsapor — ܡܗܪܫܒܘܪ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 421) Names: MeharshaburMihrsaporMēharšāḇōrMéharshaborMĪHRSAPORMihrsapor was a convert from Zoroastrianism who was imprisoned and died of hunger and thirst.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1382
Miles of Tel Hesh — ܡܝܠܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 275-425 ) Names: MilesMiles of Tel HeshMĪLÉS DE TELL ḤÉŠThe wonder working monk Daniel the Doctor a disciple of Mar Awgin also healed Miles the son of the governor of Tel Ḥesh Miles...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1384
Moses of Beth Sayyare — ܡܘܫܐ ܕܥܘܡܪܐ ܕܒܝܬ ܨܝܪܐ. (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 947) Names: Mushē d-ʿumrā d-bēth ṣayareMoses of the Convent of Beth SayareMoses of Beth SayyareMosesMōšē d-ʾōmrā d-ḇēṯ ṢayārēMoïse du couvent de Beit SayaréMOÏSEMoses of Beth Sayyare helped to restore the monastery of Beth Sayyare which was founded by Mar Abraham , a disciple of Mar Awgin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1385
Moses the Black(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 395 ) Names: Moses the BlackMoses the BlackMoïse l’ÉthiopienMOÏSEIn hagiography Moses the Black or Moses the Thief was instructed and baptized by Macarius He was a man of great physical and spiritual...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1386
Mqadashta(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 341) Names: MqadashtaMQADAŠTAIn hagiography: Mqadashta (or The Sanctified) was a sister of Tarbo and Catholicos Simeon bar Sabbaʿe .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1388
Muʿawiya(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MuʿawiyaMU'ĀWIYAIn hagiography: Muʿawiya was a martyr in Arabia who was thrown to the beasts.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1389
Munyatos(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: MunyatosMUNYATOSIn hagiography: Munyatos was a saint in the Maronite calendar.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1390
Nagran, martyrs of(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 523) Names: Nagran, martyrs ofNAĞRĀNIn hagiography: The martyrs of Nagran , led by Arethas , died in Ḥimyar , condemned by Joseph , a Jewish governor.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1391
Narsai, bishop of Sharqart(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 344) Names: Narsai, bishop of SharqartNARSAÏIn hagiography: Narsai, bishop of Sharqart , and Joseph his disciple, were martyrs of Beth Garmai .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1392
Narsai, son of the covenant — ܢܪܣܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 421) Names: NarsayNarsai, son of the covenantNarsaiNarsayNarsaï de SéleucieNARSAÏMar Narsai the AsceticNarsai was a monk and martyr. He was decapitated. He was a of Beth Garmai with his disciple Joseph .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1393
Nicholas(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: NicholasNICOLASIn hagiography: Nicholas figures in the Maronite calendar.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1395
Nuhra(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: NuhraNUHRAIn Syriac hagiography there is an attested saint named Nuhra It may be that this name Syriac for light is a translation of the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1396
Olympia — ܐܠܘܡܦܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 360-408 ) Names: AlūmpiyāOlympiaOlympiasʾĀlūmpīyāOlympiasOLYMPIASAlūmpiyā (Olympias) was a deaconess of Constantinople.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1397
Onesima — ܐܢܣܝܡܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: OnesimāOnesimaʾĀnēsīmāOnésimaONESIMASt OnesimaOnesima was the daughter of a king and hermit in Egypt She was mentioned in the hymns on the holy women and many liturgical...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1398
Papa, bishop of Arzun(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: Papa, bishop of ArzunPĀPĀIn hagiography: Papa was a bishop of Arzun .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1400
Paul of Edessa — ܦܘܠܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 418-435 ) Names: PawlōsPaul, the bishopPaul of EdessaPawlōsPaul l’évêquePAUL D'ÉDESSE Paul of Edessa was a bishop from the Italian peninsula who left his see and travelled to Edessa where in disguise he was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1405
Paul the Interpreter(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 616 ) Names: Paul the InterpreterPAUL L'INTERPRÈTEIn hagiography: Paul the interpreter commented on the Psalms. He might be Paul of Nisibis or Paul of Tella.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1406
Pegasius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 350 ) Names: PegasiusPEGASIUSIn hagiography Acyndinus Anempodistus Pegasius Aphtonius and Elpidiphorus were Greek Christians who died during the reign of Shapur II according to the legendary Acts...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1407
Peroz of Beth Lapat(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 421) Names: Peroz of Beth LapatPÉROZ DE BÉṮ LAPATIn hagiography: Peroz of Beth Lapat was a high born Zoroastrian who became a Christian and was martyred before Bahram V .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1408
Pethion — ܦܬܝܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: PethiyōnPethionPeṯyōnPéthionPÉṮIŌNPetyonIn hagiography Pethion a patriarch was a man of virtue who formed a favorable relationship with a Muslim governor Halid al Qasri whose mother...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1409
Pethion — ܦܬܝܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 449) Names: PethionPÉṮIŌNPeṯyōnPéthionMâr PéthionSt PethionIn hagiography Pethion was a Zoroastrian convert who with his uncle the monk Yazdin preached in the region of the lower Zab His hagiography...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1410
Pethion of Dasen(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Pethion of DasenPÉṮIŌN DE DĀSENIn hagiography: Pethion was a monk and a founder of a convent north of the Greater Zab .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1411
Pharkia(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: PharkiaPHARKIAIn hagiography: Pharkia was a scribe mentioned by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1412
Peter of Alexandria(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 311) Names: Peter of AlexandriaPeterPierre d’AlexandriePIERREIn hagiography: Peter of Alexandria was the seventeenth bishop of Antioch . He was martyred under the emperor Maximinus .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1413
Peter of Antioch(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. ) Names: Peter of AntiochPIERRE D'ANTIOCHIn hagiography Peter of Antioch was patriarch of Antioch and reinforced the connections of his church with Alexandria He fought against heresies of Damian...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1414
Pinhas — ܦܝܢܚܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: PinḥesPinhasPinhas (Phinees)PīnḥesPinhasPINḤAS (PHINÉES)Mar PinhasMar Pinḥas was a martyr from the fourth century. He was from Qardu, and he was a disciple of Mar Awgin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1415
Plato(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: PlatoPLATONIn hagiography Plato or Platon is known through the Acts of Plato which exist in Greek Latin and Armenian He was a bishop of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1416
Polychronus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 297 ) Names: PolychronusPOLYCHRONEIn hagiography: Polychronus was a bishop and a martyr. He was probably a deported Greek who became bishop of Babylonia .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1417
Posi — ܦܘܣܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 341) Names: PōsiPosiPōsīPosiPŌSĪMar Pusai Posi and his daughter Martha were Greeks deported to the Sasanian empire They were martyred at Karka d Ledan Pōsi had been chief...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1418
Protonice(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 50 ) Names: ProtonicePROTONICEIn hagiography Protonike was purportedly the wife of the emperor Claudius Her legend was interpolated into The Teaching of Addai She travelled to Jerusalem...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1419
Qardag — ܩܪܕܓ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 359) Names: QardāghQardagQardāgQardagQARDĀĠMar QardagQardag was a military saint and a martyr He was a convert from a high born Zoroastrian family His cult was localized north of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1420
Qashish of Hah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Qashish of HahQAŠĪŠ DE ḤĀḤIn hagiography Qashish of Ḥaḥ was a monk mentioned in John of Ephesus Lives of the Eastern Saints He went on pilgrimages and helped...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1421
Qawma(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 6th/7th cent. ) Names: QawmaQAWMAIn hagiography: Qawma was a monk and dendrite saint from Beth Garmai . His body did not decay.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1422
Qayyuma of Baz(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-500 ) Names: Qayyuma of BazQAYYŪMA DE BĀZIn hagiography: Qayyuma of Baz was a monk. He evangelized the region of Baz near Hakkari .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1424
Quna(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 307 ) Names: QunaQŪNAIn hagiography Quna or Conon or Yona was the bishop of Edessa He set the foundations for the new cathedral of Edessa which was...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1426
Rhipsime(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 303 ) Names: RhipsimeRHIPSIMÉIn hagiography Diocletian fell in love with a young woman Rhipsime when he saw her picture She lived a convent with 17 others and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1427
Rifqa Rayyis(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, - 1944) Names: Rifqa RayyisRIFQA RAYYISRafkaIn hagiography: Blessed Rifqa Rayyis was a Maronite nun. She was a blind mystic.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1428
Romanus — ܪܘܡܐܢܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 303) Names: RōmānōsRomanusRōmānōsRomainROMANOSSt RomanosRōmānōs was a deacon and a martyr from Caesarea Palestine. He died in the persecution of Diocletian.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1430
Ruben(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: RubenRUBENIn hagiography: Ruben was a monk and perhaps a stylite of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1431
Rubil — ܪܘܒܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: RūbēlRubilRubilRūbēlRoubilRUBILRūbēl was an ascetic warrior from Thrace who became a leader of a monastery of 35 monks He lived near Nisibis and his life...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1432
Ruhana the Melodist(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400-500 ) Names: Ruhana the MelodistRUḤĀNAIn hagiography: Ruhana the Melodist was identified with Cyriacus , disciple of Euthymia in Palestine .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1433
Sa'ad(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 324 ) Names: Sa'adSA'ADIn hagiography: Saʿad (or Saʿdu) was bishop of Edessa and finished the cathederal begun by Quna .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1434
Saba Gushnazdad(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400-500 ) Names: Saba GushnazdadSĀBĀ GŪŠNĀZDĀDIn hagiography: Saba Gushnazdad was a monk from Beth Lashpar . He was a Zoroastrian convert who became a monk and converted many Kurds.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1435
Saba Pirgushnasp — ܣܒܐ ܦܝܪܓܘܫܢܣܦ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 363 ) Names: Sābā PirgushnaspSaba PirgushnaspSabaSāḇā PīrgūšnaspSaba PirgouchnaspSĀBĀ PĪRGUŠNASPSābā Pirgushnasp was a child martyr He was the child of the governor of Beth ʿArabaye He was martyred under Shapur II at the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1436
Sabbatius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 488) Names: SabbatiusSABBATIUSIn hagiography: Sabbatius was a solitary monk who lived near the banks of the Euphrates .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1437
Sabellius — ܣܒܠܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: SabelliusSABELLIUSIn hagiography: Sabellius and Shapira were the parents of the martyr, Talia . They conceived him when they were at the age of 52 years.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1438
Shabra(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ShabraŠABRAIn hagiography: Shabra was a child saint commemorated near Midyat .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1439
Saints of the Monastery of Mar Abhai(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Saints of the Monastery of Mar AbhaiSAINTS DU COUVENT DE MĀR ABḤĀÏIn hagiography: The saints of the monastery of Mar Abhai were commemorated by Rabban Saliba.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1441
Saints of Hrbat Tuta, see John Psaltes (check)(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Saints of Hrbat Tuta, see John Psaltes (check)SAINTS DE ḤRBAṮ TŪṮAIn hagiography: See John Psaltes.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1442
Shalita(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 362 ) Names: ShalitaŠALLĪTAIn hagiography: Shalita was a common name that means "governor." This may refer to Artemios , the governor of Egypt under the emperor Julian .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1443
Samuel of Qartmin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 410) Names: Samuel of QartminSamuel de QartaminSAMUEL DE QARTMINIn hagiography Samuel of Qartmin was from Eshtin near Mardin He founded the monastery of Qartmin with the help of an angel who delineated...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1445
Sanatruq(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 351) Names: SanatruqSANATRUQIn hagiography: Sanatruq was a frozen martyr in the time of Julian and a companion of Brihisho .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1446
Shapira(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ShapiraŠAPĪRAIn hagiography: Shapira was the wife of Sabellius and the mother of Talia .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1447
Shapor(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 351) Names: ShaporŠAPORIn hagiography: Shapor was a frozen martyr in the time of Julian and a companion of Brihisho .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1448
Shapor, bishop of Niqator — ܫܒܘܪ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 379 ) Names: Shapor, bishop of NiqatorShaborŠāḇōrShahpourŠAPOR, évêque de NiqatorIn hagiography Shapor bishop of Niqator was a bishop of Niqator or Awana who was martyred under Shapor II along with Isaac bishop of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1450
Sarah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: SarahSĀRAHIn hagiography Sarah was the traditional name for a male martyr s sister This pseudonymous usage is derived from Sarah the biblical matriarch and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1451
Sarah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: SarahSĀRAHIn hagiography Zayna a bishop and martyr and his sister Sarah were a brother and sister pair similar to Behnam and Sara Their cult...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1452
Sharbel the Hermit(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 1830 - 1938) Names: Sharbel the HermitŠARBILIn hagiography Sharbil became a monk and hermit of the monasteries of Qozhaza Mayfuq and Kififane He lived as a hermit in ʿAnnanya and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1453
Sharbel — ܫܪܒܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 104) Names: SharbēlSharbelSharbilŠarbēlSharbelŠARBILSt SharbilSharbel and his sister Babai were martyrs of Edessa Sharbel had been a pagan priest but he converted to Christianity He was martyred under...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1454
Sasin, bishop of Cyzicus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 328) Names: Sasin, bishop of CyzicusSĀSINIn hagiography Sasin was a bishop and a martyr He was bishop of Cyzicus He was beaten and tortured but then he was freed...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1455
Sabrishoʿ(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 650, 630 ) Names: SabrishoʿSAWRĪŠŌ'In hagiography Sabrishoʿ was a monk who founded the monastery of the martyrs near Tagrit These monks took refuge in a village during the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1457
Shayna(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ShaynaŠAYANAIn hagiography: Shayna was identified as " Abramios of Antioch ", a converted Jewish thief from Antioch .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1459
Seleucus — ܣܠܘܩܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 310) Names: SeleucusSELEUCUSSēluwqōsSēlawqōsSéleucos Seleucus , his wife Stratonike , and their companions were martyrs from Cyziqus on the Sea of Marmara. They were martyred under Maximinus.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1460
Sennen(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 297) Names: SennenSENNENIn hagiography ʿAbdon and Sennen were two Persian twins martyred in Rome Their story was contained in the martyrology of Bishop Polychrone a bishop...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1461
Sergius of Huzri(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Sergius of HuzriSERGEIn hagiography: Sergius was a deacon of Huzri . He may have been a writer.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1462
Sergius of Tella(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 550 ) Names: Sergius of TellaSERGEIn hagiography: Sergius of Tella was the successor of Jacob Baradaeus . He accompanied his teacher to Constantinople where he was received by the Empress Theodora .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1463
Sergius of the Barren Mountain(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 400-500 ) Names: Sergius of the Barren MountainSERGEIn hagiography Sergius of the Barren Mountain Jebel Butman al Jabal al Qāḥil was a monk who founded a monastery known as the Suspended...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1464
Sergius of Zuqnin(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Sergius of ZuqninSERGE DE ZUQNĪNIn hagiography: Sergius of Zuqnin, was a monk at the monastery of Zuqnin and may also be the same Sergius elsewhere identified as Qenneshrin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1465
Sergius — ܣܪܓܝܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 275-310 ) Names: SargisSergiusSergius and BacchusSargīsSergeSERGE ET BACCHUSSt SergiusSergius was one of the most popular saints of the Orient He was a Roman soldier martyred shortly after his friend Bacchus since he...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1466
Severus the Wonderworker(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 641, 595 ) Names: Severus the WonderworkerSÉVÈRE, ÉVÊQUE DE SAMOSATE ET THAUMATURGEIn hagiography Severus bishop of Samosata and known as a wonder worker was the brother of the Patriarch Athanasius the Camel Driver He accompanied...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1467
Severus of Kafar Ze(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 410 ) Names: Severus of Kafar ZeSÉVÈRE DE KAFAR ZÉIn hagiography: Severus of Kafar Ze was the superior of the monastery of Qartmin and was mentioned in the Life of Rabban Samuel of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1468
Severus the Mathematician(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 667, 630 ) Names: Severus the MathematicianSÉVÈRE LE MATHÉMATICIENIn hagiography: Severus the Mathematician was an astronomer from Nisibis who became bishop of Qenneshrin in 630.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1469
Silvanus of Edessa(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 398, 396 ) Names: Silvanus of EdessaSILVAIN D'EDESSEIn hagiography: Silvanus of Edessa was the 26th bishop of Edessa .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1470
Simeon of Kfar-ʿAbdin — ܫܡܥܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ShemʿunSimeon of Kfar-ʿAbdinSymeonŠemʾōnSyméon de Kfar-‘AbdinSIMÉONSimeon commemorated on August 12 was from Edessa He was a monk who went to Samosata on the Euphrates He shared his cave with...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1471
Simeon, bishop of Edessa(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 665) Names: Simeon, bishop of EdessaSIMÉONIn hagiography: Simeon was a bishop of Edessa , and was succeeded by Gabriel, bishop of Edessa .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1472
Simeon — ܫܡܥܘܢ ܕܙܝ̈ܬܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 655 - 734) Names: Shemʿun d-ZaytēSimeonŠemʾōn d-ZaytēSyméon des OlivesSIMÉONSimeon was the Bishop of Ḥarran He was also known as Simeon of the Olives He was born in Ṭur ʿAbdin and had been...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1473
Simeon — ܫܡܥܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 438 ) Names: SimeonSimeonŠemʿōnSimonSIMÉONIn hagiography Simeon was part of a group of martyrs killed under Yazdgerd II and connected anachronistically to Shapor bishop of Niqator and Isaac...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1474
Simeon of Qartmin — ܫܡܥܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 433, 396 ) Names: ShemʿunSimeon of QartminSymeonŠemʾōnSyméon de QartaminSIMÉONSimeon was known as the second founder of the monastery of Qartmin or Mor Gabriel He was healed at a young age by Samuel...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1475
Simeon of Dara(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 726 ) Names: Simeon of DaraSIMÉON DE DĀRĀIn hagiography Simeon may have been the bishop of Dara who participated in the synod of Mantzikert that sealed union with the Armenian church...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1476
Simeon of Papo(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 410 ) Names: Simeon of PapoSIMÉON DE FĀFŌIn hagiography Simeon of Papo of Fafo was a superior of Qartmin mentioned in the Life of Rabban Samuel of Qartmin He opened the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1477
Simeon the Greek(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 410 ) Names: Simeon the GreekSIMÉON LE GRECIn hagiography: Simeon the Greek was a monk mentioned in the Life of Rabban Samuel of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1478
Simeon of the Sea(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Simeon of the SeaSIMÉON MARITIMEIn hagiography Simeon of the Sea was a monk who performed miracles in the sea He might be the Saint Simeon for whom the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1479
Simeon of Oigona(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Simeon of OigonaSIMÉON DE OIGONAIn hagiography: Simeon of Oigona is an otherwise unattested saint of the fifteenth century.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1480
Simeon of Qarqafto(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 700-800 ) Names: Simeon of QarqaftoSIMÉON DE QARQAFTAIn hagiography: Simeon was commemorated as the builder of the Qarqaphto (The Skull) Monastery , between Reshʿayna and Magdal in the high Gazira .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1481
Simeon the Stylite, the younger(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 520 - 592) Names: Simeon the Stylite, the youngerSIMÉON LE STYLITEIn hagiography Simeon the Stylite the younger was from Antioch the child of John and Martha He showed signs of holiness already as an...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1482
Shirin and her two children(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 445) Names: ShirinŠĪRĪNIn hagiography Shirin and her two children were martyrs from Beth Zadoq She was baking bread when she learned of 12000 martyrs under Yazdegerd...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1483
Shirin of Karka d-Beth Slokh(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 559) Names: Shirin of Karka d-Beth SlokhŠĪRĪNIn hagiography Shirin was born in Karka d Beth Slokh to a Zoroastrian family but converted to Christianity She faced great hardship from her...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1484
Shlemun the Mourner(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 780 ) Names: Shlemun the MournerŠLÉMŪNIn hagiography Shlemun the Mourner was bishop of Ḥadita on the Tigris towards the middle of the VIII century He converted Muslims for which...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1485
Shmona — ܫܡܘܢܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ShmunaShmonaShamonaŠMŌNA Shmona and Gourya were two martyrs who were killed in Edessa during the Diocletian persecution. There was great devotion to these saints in Edessa.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1486
Shenoute of Atripe(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 466 ) Names: Shenoute of AtripeŠNŪDI D'ATRIPÉIn hagiography Shenoute of Atripe was a miaphysite Egyptian monk and a superior of the White Monastery He enforced a strict interpretation of the...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1487
The Sophenian(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 500-600 ) Names: The SophenianLE SOPHÉNIENIn hagiography: Sophenian was from the region south of Armenia between the Tigris and the Euphrates . He was a superior of the monastery of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1488
Sophia — ܣܘܦܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 138 ) Names: SopiyaSophiaSophia (Wisdom)SōpyāSophieSOPHIESophie or wisdom with her three daughters Faith Hope and Charity were martyred in Rome under Hadrian Sophie was invoked as a saint to...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1489
Stratonike(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 350 ) Names: StratonikeSTRATONICEIn hagiography: Stratonike was the sister of Mar Awgin and Thecla . She was mentioned in the Hymns on the Holy Women .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1490
Stratonike — ܐܣܛܪܛܘܢܝܩܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 310) Names: EsṭrāṭuniqiStratonikeʾEsṭrāṭōnīqīStratoniceSTRATONICE Stratonike her husband Seleucus and their companions were martyrs from Cyziqus on the Sea of Marmara Martyred under Maximinus Stratonike was honored in...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1491
Suzanna(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 388 ) Names: SuzannaSUZANNEIn hagiography Bassus and his twin Suzanna were twin children of a Zoroastrian governor They were informed about Christianity by a Christian slave They...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1492
Tahmazgerd — ܛܗܡܙܓܪܕ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 445) Names: ṬahmazgerdTahmazgerdTĀHMAZGERDMar TahmazgardṬahmazgerd was an executioner who was converted upon seeing the example of the martyrs of Kirkuk including Shirin and her children He was crucified...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1493
Talia — ܛܠܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 421) Names: ṬalyaTalyaTaliaTalyâTALIAMar Talya of Cyrrhus Talia was the child of Sabellius and Shapira who had him at the age of 52 A revelation predicted that Talia at age...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1494
Tarbo — ܬܪܒܘ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 341) Names: TarbuTarboTarbōTarbo, sa soeur et sa servanteTARBOSt TarboAfter the execution of Simeon Bar Sabbaʿe the wife of Shapur became sick People accused the sister of Simeon Tarbo of witchcraft that caused...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1495
Tataq the servant — ܛܛܩ ܕܘܡܣܛܝܩܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 420) Names: Ṭāṭāq DōmasṭīqaTataq the servantTataqṬāṭāq dōmasṭīqāTataq le domestiqueTĀTĀQMar TataqṬāṭāq Dōmasṭīqa was the chamberlain of Yazdegerd I. He was from Adiabene . He was decapitated.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1496
Thecla — ܬܩܠܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 347) Names: TeqlāTheclaTheclaTeqlāThècleTHÈCLEThecla or Taqla and her companions, including Mary, were daughters of the covenant. They were arrested, interrogated, and martyred.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1497
Theodore(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: TheodoreTHÉODORE "SAINT"In hagiography: Mar Theodore is an otherwise unattested saint mentioned in the Calendar of Qaraqos and by Rabban Saliba.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1498
Theodore of Kashkar(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 7th cent. ) Names: Theodore of KashkarTHÉODORE DE KAŠKARIn hagiography Theodore of Kashkar was a monk who founded his own school outside of Kashkar When he was older he retired in solitude...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1499
Theodosius(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: TheodosiusTHÉODOSE, ÉVÊQUEIn hagiography: Theodosius was a bishop, perhaps a monk from Qartmin , who died in an oven along with those who were martyred with him.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1500
Thomas(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ThomasTHOMASIn hagiography: Thomas was a bishop and confessor, an otherwise unattested saint mentioned by Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1501
Thomas, bishop of Harran(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 734-738 ) Names: Thomas, bishop of HarranTHOMASIn hagiography: Thomas of Ḥarran was a bishop of Ḥarran and a disciple of Simeon of the Olives .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1502
Thomas the Stylite(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 600-700 ) Names: Thomas the StyliteTHOMASIn hagiography: Thomas was a stylite saint of Tella .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1503
Thuthael(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 104) Names: ThuthaelTHUTHAËLIn hagiography: Thuthael was a martyr of Edessa who was commemorated with Sharbel .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1504
Thuthael(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 420 ) Names: ThuthaelTHUTHAËLIn hagiography: Thuthael was a stylite and disciple of Samuel of Qartmin .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1505
Timothy, bishop of Edessa(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 754-761 ) Names: Timothy, bishop of EdessaTIMOTHÉEIn hagiography: Timothy was the bishop of Edessa . He participated in a synod in Mabbug that elected the deacon George .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1506
Timothy II of Alexandria(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 457-477 ) Names: Timothy II of AlexandriaTIMOTHÉE II D'ALEXANDRIEIn hagiography Timothy of Alexandria also known as Aelurus or the Cat was the miaphysite patriarch of Alexandria He was exiled in 460 but...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1507
Warda — ܘܪܕܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 343) Names: WardēWardaWardaWardēWardaWARDAThe priest Daniel and his sister Wardē from Raziq (near Tehran ) were arrested two years after Miles ; they were dismembered.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1508
Yareth — ܝܪܬ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: IrethYarethYaretYāreṯYarethYĀRETMar Yareth of AlexandriaYareth was a monk who was trained in the monastery of Pachomius and then later joined the monks of the circle of Mar Awgin...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1509
Jonah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 637 ) Names: JonahRABBAN YAWNĀNIn hagiography: Rabban Jonah (Yawnan) was a famous monk of the monastery of Bar Ṭura .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1510
Jonah of Anbar(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: Jonah of AnbarJonah of AnbarYawnan the ForeignerJonas d’AnbarYAWNĀN L'ETRANGERIn hagiography Jonah of Anbar Yawnān Nūkhriṭā the Foreigner was born Yuwanis in a noble family of the lineage of Constantine the Great He...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1511
Jonah — ܝܘܢܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: YawnānJonahJonah (Rabban), disciple of Jean of HelephtaYawnan (Jonah) and BrihisoYawnānJonasJonas (Rabban), disciple de Jean de HelephtaYAWNĀN (JONAS) ET BRĪHĪŠŌMar YonanYawnan and Brihiso were two priests from Beth Asa Yawnan and his brother went to prison during a persecution to encourage future martyrs Later...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1513
Jonah of Hah(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Jonah of HahJonas, évêque de Ḥaḥ, martyr à ApaméeIn hagiography: Jonah of Ḥaḥ was a bishop of Ḥaḥ , martyred at Apamea . He is mentioned in the calendar of Rabban Saliba .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1514
Yazdanduht of Arbela(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 345 ) Names: Yazdanduht of ArbelaYAZDANDUHTIn hagiography Yazdanduht was a holy woman of Arbela who in 345 in the royal cities took care of and buried 120 martyrs of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1515
Yazdapnah, bishop of Kashkar(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 646-659 ) Names: Yazdapnah, bishop of KashkarYAZDAPNAHIn hagiography: Yazdapnah was the bishop of Kashkar . He was a contemporary of the Patriarch Mar Emmeh (646-49) and Rabban Theodore .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1516
Yazdapnah — ܝܙܝܕܦܢܗ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 542 ) Names: YazidpanāhYazdapnahYazdapnah and AwidaYazīdpanāhYazidpanahYAZDAPNAH ET 'AWIDAMar YazdpanehYazdapnah was a magian from a village near Karka de Ledan in Beth Huzaye Huzistan He stayed five years in prison before the martyrdom...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1518
Yazdbozid — ܝܙܝܕܒܘܙܝܕ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 553 ) Names: YazīdbōzīdYazdbozidYazdbozid (Theodotus)YazīdbōzīdYazdbozidYAZDBOZID (THÉODOTE)Mar YazbozidYazdbozidSt YazdbozidYazdbozid or Theodute was a Zoroastrian Convert He was brought to Christianity by the martyrdom of Gregory Pīrānguŝnasp He was martyred in 553 under...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1519
Yazdin — ܝܙܕܝܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 5th century ) Names: YazdinYazdinYAZDĪNYazdīnYazdīnIn hagiography Yazdin was an anchorite from the fifth century He converted to Christianity along with his brother Dadisho Dadisho s son Pethion became...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1520
Yozadaq(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 7th cent. ) Names: YozadaqYozadaqYOZADĀQIn hagiography Yozadaq was a monk and a disciple of Rabban Bar ʿIdta and a companion of Rabban Hormizd on Mount Resa He built...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1522
Zakka(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 300-400 ) Names: ZakkaZAKKAIn hagiography Zakka was probably a disciple of Mar Mattai and thus he was connected with the saints of Mosul Before becoming the successor...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1523
Zeʿora — ܙܥܘܪܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 527 ) Names: ZʿōrāZeʿoraZa'uraZʾōrāZe‘oraZA'ŪRAZaʿūra was an anchorite whose life was memorialized by John of Ephesus He was a stylite saint who famously replaced his teacher another stylite...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1524
Zayʿa — ܙܝܥܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 350-450 ) Names: ZayʿaZayʿaZay'aZayʾāZaï‘aZAY'ASt ZayaZayʿa was one of the most popular saints in the Chaldean and Assyrian villages He was a Palestinian and was a missionary to northern...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1525
Zayna(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ZaynaZAYNAIn hagiography Zayna a bishop and martyr and his sister Sarah were a brother and sister pair similar to Behnam and Sara Their cult...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1526
Zwanarse(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ZwanarseZWANARSÉURI: http://syriaca.org/person/1527
Cyriacus(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: CyriacusCyriaqueURI: http://syriaca.org/person/1528
Theodosius II — ܬܐܘܕܘܣܝܘܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Theodosius IITheodosius IIṮēʾōdōsīyōsThéodose IITheodosius II Theodosius II is an emperor of the Roman Empire commemorated in Cyril of Alexandria and Theodosius II text a work surviving in at...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1529
ʿAbdalʿaleq — ܥܒܕܐܠܥܠܩ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʿAbdālʿaleqʿAbdalʿaleqʾAḇdālʾaleq‘Abd al-‘Aleq ʿAbdalʿaleq was a deacon and martyr who was stoned to death.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1530
ʿAziza — ܥܙܝܙܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʿAzizāʿAzizaʾAzīzā‘AzizaMar AzzizaAziza was a monk from Egypt the son of pagan parents who became a Christian He is counted among the disciples of Awgin He...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1531
Anonymi 1532 — Monks of Nitria(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: The Nitrian MonksMonks of NitriaDayrāyē d-ḇa-NṭīrāMoines de NitrieAnonymi 1532 Anonymi 1532 are saints commemorated in Monks of Nitria (text) URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1532
Aaron — ܐܗܪܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AhrūnAaronʾAhrōnAaron Aaron is a presbyter from Armenia who is commemorated in the Lives of the Eastern Saints by John of Ephesus .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1533
Aaron — ܐܗܪܘܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AhrūnAaronʾAhrōnAaron Aaron was the brother of Moses and Miriam, and he is commemorated as the founder of the Israelite priesthood.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1534
Aaron the Solitary(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Aaron the SolitaryAaron the SolitaryAaron le solitaireURI: http://syriaca.org/person/1535
Abi — ܐܒܝ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbaiAbiʾAbbīAbbi Abi features in John of Ephesus' Lives of the Eastern Saints. URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1536
Abdat al-Ahad(Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Abdat al-AhadAbdat al-AhadURI: http://syriaca.org/person/1537
ʿAbdishoʿ — ܥܒܕܝܫܘܥ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʿAbdishōʿʿAbdishoʿʿAḇdīšōʿAbdichoAbdisho‘ was martyred with Berikhisho .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1538
ʿAbdishoʿ of Dasen — ܥܒܕܝܫܘܥ ܕܣܢܝܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʿAbdishōʿ DasnāyāʿAbdishoʿ of DasenʿAḇdīšōʿ DasnāyāAbdisho‘ de Dasen ʿAbdishoʿ of Dasen was a monk from Dasen who trained in the monastery of Beth Sayare . URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1539
Abel — ܗܒܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: HabelAbelHāḇēlAbel Abel is a biblical figure commemorated in Cain and Abel text a work surviving in at least 1 manuscript ms Berlin Königliche Bibliothek...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1540
Abel of Adiabene — ܗܒܝܠ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: HabelAbel of AdiabeneHābēlAbel d’Adiabène Abel of Adiabene is commemorated in Abel of Adiabene text a work surviving in at least 1 manuscript ms Berlin Westdeutsche Bibliothek Or...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1541
ʾAbn — ܐܒܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʾAbnAbnʾAbnAbn Abn is an ascetic who came into the Syriac tradition via ʿEnanishoʿ s Syriac translation of the Paradise of the Fathers by Palladius...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1543
Aboursam — ܐܒܘܪܣܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 341, 341 ) Names: AbursāmAboursamʾĀbūrsāmAboursamIn hagiography Miles was a Bishop of Susa He was born near Tehran and converted from Zoroastrianism He went on a long pilgrimage and...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1544
ʿAboushta of Adiabene — ܥܒܘܫܛܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: ʾAbūshṭāʿAboushta of AdiabeneʾAbūšṭāAboushtâ d’Adiabène ʿAbousha of Adiabene was a spiritual father originally from a village in the mountains called Tallpnā URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1545
Abraham — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrāhāmAbrahamʾAḇrāhāmAbraham Abraham is commemorated in Abraham and Maron (text) in the Lives of the Eastern Saints by John of Ephesus. URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1546
Abraham — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrāhāmAbrahamʾAḇrāhāmAbraham Abraham is commemorated in Abraham Cyriacus Barhadbeshabba and Sergius text in the Lives of the Eastern Saints by John of Ephesus from John...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1547
Abraham — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrāhāmAbrahamʾAḇrāhāmAbraham Abraham is commemorated in Addai and Abraham (text) in the Lives of the Eastern Saints by John of Ephesus. URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1548
Abraham of Harran — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrāhāmAbraham of ḤarranʾAḇrāhāmAbraham de ḤarranAbraham of Harran Abraham of Harran of Ḥarran .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1549
Abraham of Nisibis — ܐܒܪܗܡ ܕܢܨܝܒܝܢ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Abrāhām da-NṣibinAbraham of NisibisʾAḇrāhām da-NṣīḇīnAbraham de NisibeAbraham of Nisibis Abraham of Nisibis is commemorated in Abraham of Nisibis (text) URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1550
Abraham of Adiabene — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrāhāmAbraham of AdiabeneʾAḇrāhāmAbraham I d’Adiabène Abraham of Adiabene was an early bishop of Adiabene who was originally from Herdā .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1551
Abraham II of Adiabene — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 346 ) Names: AbrāhāmAbraham II of AdiabeneʾAḇrāhāmAbraham II d’Adiabène Abraham II of Adiabene II was a bishop of Adiabene URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1552
Abraham the Egyptian — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrāhāmAbraham the EgyptianʾAḇrāhāmAbraham l’Égyptien Abraham the Egyptian is a monk from Egypt who came into the Syriac tradition via ʿEnanishoʿ s Syriac translation of the Paradise of...URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1553
Abraham the Priest — ܐܒܪܗܡ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: AbrāhāmAbraham the PriestʾAḇrāhāmAbraham le Prêtre Abraham the Priest features in John of Ephesus' Lives of the Eastern Saints. URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1554
Abraham the Recluse — ܐܒܪܗܡ ܚܒܝܫܐ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint) Names: Abrāhām ḤbishāAbraham the RecluseʾAḇrāhām ḥḇīšāAbraham le Reclus Abraham the Recluse is a saint who features in John of Ephesus' Lives of the Eastern Saints. URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1555
Acacius — ܐܩܩܝܣ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, 313 ) Names: AqaqisAcaciusʾĀqāqīsAcace Acacius was a martyr during the reign of Maximinus II.URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1556
Acacius of Aleppo — ܐܩܩ (Qadishe: A Guide to the Syriac Saintssaint, d. 432) Names: AqaqAcacius of AleppoʾAqaqAcace d’AlepAqaq Acacius of Aleppo was a bishop of Aleppo veneratd by Balai .URI: http://syriaca.org/person/1557