Holy Martyr Abdas (Abidas), Martyred in Persia (5th Century) — September 5 / September 18 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, September 5 according to the Julian Calendar (September 18 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Abdas (Abidas). He suffered martyrdom in Persia during the reign of Yazdegerd I (408–420) for refusing to worship the sun and fire.