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Saint Joseph of Beth Catuba

Priest and martyr
Persia
Feast day: November 3

Icon: George the Great Martyr, Aithalas, Acepsimas, George the Martyr and Joseph. Image source: Romanian Patriarchate calendar

A life of faith

Joseph served as priest at Beth Catuba. He is commemorated with the bishop Acepsimas and the deacon Aithalas during the Persian persecution under Shapur II. The three endured three years of punishment and suffered martyrdom after refusing worship of the sun.

The Eastern Orthodox Church remembers saints in prayer and commemoration. Their lives offer examples for Christians learning to live their faith.

A reflection

Joseph’s remembrance invites attention to people whose years of suffering receive little notice.

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