Abassad
{{Short description|Egyptian bishop and martyr}}
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Abassad was a bishop and martyr of the early Christian church. After being tortured, he was beheaded by the command of Arrianus under Diocletian. His feast day is December 23.
References
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Sources
- Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
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Category:Saints from Roman Egypt
Category:4th-century Egyptian bishops
Category:4th-century Christian martyrs
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