Documentary on Saint Abaskhiroun (Arabic)

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Feast Day is June 13 (Baouna 7)
On this day, the honorable St. Abaskhiroun, who was from the city of Qalin, was martyred. He was one of the soldiers of Arianus, governor of Ansena (Antinoe). When the Edict of Diocletian to worship the idols was issued, this Saint arose in the middle of the people present, exposed the infidelity of the Emperor, and cursed his idols. They seized him and shut him up in the prison, which was in the palace of the Governor, in Asyut. Five other soldiers agreed with him to shed their blood in the Name of Christ. Their names were: Alfius, Armanius, Arkias, Peter, and Cranius. When they came before the Governor, he cut off their girdles, tortured them, crucified some and cut off the heads of the others.

As for St. Abaskhiroun, the Governor tortured him with different kinds of tortures, but the Lord comforted him, strengthened him, and healed his wounds. The Governor brought a sorcerer, whose name was Alexander. He gave the Saint some deadly poison, saying; "O master of the powers of darkness, manifest in this Christian your powers." The Saint took the poison, made the sign of the cross over it, and drank it, but no harm came upon him. The sorcerer marvelled, and he believed in the God of St. Abaskhiroun. The Governor cut off the head of the sorcerer, and he received the crown of martyrdom. The Governor became more enraged with the Saint. He tortured him extensively, then he ordered to cut off his head, and he received the crown of martyrdom.

May his prayers be with us and Glory be to God forever. Amen.

The last prayer of St Abaskhiroun

"O Lord, I glorify You and bless Your Holy Name, You have bestowed all Your grace on me; my Holy Father, You know that I have carried my cross and followed You. I cry to You O Lord, You the honour of every martyr, the crown of all saints, send Your angel to save my soul and do not forsake me."

Immediately, Archangel Michael appeared and spoke to Abaskhiroun (Aba Eskhayron) saying: "Blessed are you, Abaskhiroun, you have endured all ordeals for the sake of our Lord, who sent me to keep your body and take you to the eternal joyous glory which no one can ever describe.
In this spot where you stand now, a church will be built in your name and many miracles will be performed through your prayers and supplications to the Lord."

When the angel finished his conversation, Abaskhiroun's face was a dazzling light and bestowed all delight and ecstasy to all those around him.

Before he was beheaded he spoke to the people and said, "Do not tarry in your spiritual life, the crowns of eternity are ready for you."

May the blessing and prayers of this saint be with us. Amen.

+ From a Pamphlet written by the sons of The Church of St Abba Eskhayron, under the Diocese of HG Befnotous, Bishop of Samalout and Taha al Aaameda,

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