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Lean about the life of Saint Abadir and Iraja/Ter and Erai.
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By Edward Matulanya

Lean about the life of Saint Abadir and Iraja/Ter and Erai.

Saints Abadir and Iraja (also known as Ter and Erai) are venerated as martyrs in both the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church. Their feast day is commemorated on September 25 in the Gregorian calendar and October 8 in the Julian calendar.

Historical Context and Martyrdom of Saints Abadir and Iraja

According to tradition, Abadir and Iraja were siblings and the children of the sister of Basilides, who is referred to as "the father of kings." The siblings fled from Antioch to Alexandria to escape persecution. There, they were arrested and brought to Antinoe (modern-day Sohag, Egypt), where they were beheaded along with Cluthus, a physician and priest, and an additional 3,685 companions. These companions included several priests and martyrs, such as Apa Paphnutius of Tentyra, Apa Isaac of Tiphre, and Simeon of Thou, among others .

Veneration and Legacy of Saints Abadir and Iraja

The Passion of Abadir and Iraja exists in both Sahidic and Bohairic Coptic texts, with fragments preserved in the National Library of Vienna, the National Library of Paris, and the Vatican Library . Their martyrdom is commemorated in the Copto-Arabic Synaxarion, a liturgical text that records the lives of saints.

In Asyut, Egypt, a church was dedicated to them, reflecting their significance in local Christian tradition . Their story serves as a testament to the early Christian community's resilience and commitment to faith amidst persecution.

References

Odden, P. E. (2008, June 4). De hellige Abadir og Iraja av Antinoë og deres 3.685 ledsagere. Den katolske kirke. Retrieved from https://www.den-katolske-kirke.no/saint/abadir-og-iraja

Orlandi, T. (1991). Ter and Erai, Saints. Claremont Coptic Encyclopedia. Claremont: Claremont Colleges.

Holweck, F. G. (1924). A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co.

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