Abibus of Edessa

Abibus of Edessa (Habibus) (c.307–322), also known as Abibus the New, was a Christian Deacon who was martyred at Edessa, Mesopotamia under Emperor Licinius. Abibus was born in Edessa, and ordained a deacon. The emperor ordered the arrest of Abibus for his zealous spreading of Christianity. Abibus appeared in front of his executioners not wanting any Christian to have been suffered during his searching.

Abibus of Edessa

Abibus of Edessa (Habibus) (c.307–322), also known as Abibus the New, was a Christian Deacon who was martyred at Edessa, Mesopotamia under Emperor Licinius. Abibus was born in Edessa, and ordained a deacon. The emperor ordered the arrest of Abibus for his zealous spreading of Christianity. Abibus appeared in front of his executioners not wanting any Christian to have been suffered during his searching.