Holy Martyr Benjamin the Deacon (†421–424) — October 13 / October 26 (Julian Calendar)

On this day, October 13 according to the Julian Calendar (October 26 civil calendar), the Georgian Orthodox Church commemorates the Holy Martyr Benjamin the Deacon.

The holy martyr Benjamin the Deacon converted many Persian pagans to Christianity. For preaching the Gospel he was tortured to death in the fifth century. The blessed martyr is also commemorated on March 31, together with the Hieromartyr Bishop Abdas.