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March 29 · Optional · Red

Sts Jonas and Barachisius

(d. 327) Two Persian monks who visited imprisoned Christians during King Sapor II's persecution and were themselves seized. Tortured separately with reports that the other had lapsed, each refused to believe it, and both died faithful.

When is the feast of Sts Jonas and Barachisius?

The feast is celebrated on March 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.

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When is the feast of Sts Jonas and Barachisius?

The feast of Sts Jonas and Barachisius is celebrated on March 29 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was Sts Jonas and Barachisius?

(d. 327) Two Persian monks who visited imprisoned Christians during King Sapor II's persecution and were themselves seized. Tortured separately with reports that the other had lapsed, each refused to believe it, and both died…

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