SAINT ABADIR AND IRAJA
Saints Abadir and Iraja/Ter and Erai By Edward Matulanya 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...