St. Benjamin
Died: 424
St. Benjamin, Martyr (Feast Day - March 31) The Christians in Persia had enjoyed twelve years of peace during the reign of Isdegerd, son of Sapor III, when in 420 it was disturbed by the indiscreet zeal of Abdas, a Christian Bishop who burned the Temple of Fire, the great sanctuary of the Persians. King Isdegerd threatened to destroy all the churches of the Christians unless the Bishop would rebuild it.
As Abdas refused to comply, the threat was executed; the churches were demolished, Abdas himself was put to death, and a general persecution began which lasted forty years. Isdegerd died in 421, but his son and successor, Varanes, carried on the persecution with great fury. The Christians were submitted to the most cruel tortures.
Among those who suffered was St. Benjamin, a Deacon, who had been imprisoned a year for his Faith. At the end of this period, an ambassador of the Emperor of Constantinople obtained his release on condition that he would never speak to any of the courtiers about religion.
St. Benjamin, however, declared it was his duty to preach Christ and that he could not be silent. Although he had been liberated on the agreement made with the ambassador and the Persian authorities, he would not acquiesce in it, and neglected no opportunity of preaching. He was again apprehended and brought before the king. The tyrant ordered that reeds should be thrust in between his nails and his flesh and into all the tenderest parts of his body and then withdrawn. After this torture had been repeated several times, a knotted stake was inserted into his bowels to rend and tear him. The martyr expired in the most terrible agony about the year 424.
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saint benjamin is cool he seems like such a nice guy and i hope he prays for me
St. Benjamin, please pray for me to understand and discern the difference between good and evil intentions of those who surround us and pester us with all sorts of offers and attractions.
1st april 2013:st benjamin pray for us april fools!
Please pray for Jacob that he finds peace and the right path, for Michelle and Gwen that the doctors can help them and for all cancer patients especially the children. Dear Lord thank you for making me cancer free.
I hav the same first name as this saint!
St. Benjamin of Persia, Please pray for me to discern and choose the right way, while being confronted with many choices in day to day life.
St. Benjamin of Persia, current day Iran, I thank God for the zealous, courageous and fearless life that you lived. Please pray for us on your feast day. Brave saint, pray for all Christians who are persecuted in Muslim countries. Also pray for a cure for children who are born with learning difficulties. Grant safe travel to all and a cure to all who will undergo surgery. Amen.
I know I was named after a saint & took me about 40 yrs. To get this little info. I have became proud to be named after him & St. Joseph. As I am going through though times it helps to remember two strong saints aree there to help me; as well as, god. I pray. I like to learn where to get more info on him, traditions, & where I can get a photo/statue/ or charm.
first time to know that there is a Saint Benjamin. . and i was amazed at his strong faith, too, in GOD. . may i, too, be able to have such a strong faith in YOU, O LORD. . . amen
Its So Inimitable, Im Benjamin and Im Persian, Its So amazing To find out About Saint Benjamin From Persia
I'm an Orthodox Christian, and St. Benjamin the Deacon is my patron. He's a wonderful saint and blessed martyr, and this is a very nice hagiography for him, but I do have to point out the icon of St. Benjamin above is of St. Benjamin of Petrograd, who was a Russian metropolitan bishop and martyr under the Soviet Regime. While also a wonderful saint, he is not the same saint.
St. Benjamin you are the finest example to all in times of need I will always be reminded of your great suffering pray for me St. Benjamin
Thank you St. Benjamin for setting an exemplary example! Please pray for me.
My God we have it so easy, and yet look at how unhappy some are.
Happy birthday Aubree!
Thinking on St. Benjamim Martyrdom and so many others for the faith and word of Jesus...may ours sacrifices be acceptable for God delightfully and be, somehow, a example to others. Eternal Life...!no more tears, no more pain...I believe!
Nobody is bigger than the master.
Please Holy Trinity, abbreviate ours sufferings and accept as tools to help people understand why they are here for.
Thxx a lot...........itz kinda nice cuz im turnin' 13 this march!!!! ................i neeeded 2 write a report bout a sait.....and i jus went throught this one
Thank you! I have been searching for information on St. Benjamin for my son who was christened with this saint's name.
thanks man i needed this for my project