St. Acacius
Acacius of Amida
Also known as Agace
Feast day: April 9
Death: 425/421
Bishop Acacius of Amida Diarbekir in Mesopotamia is distinguished for his heroic charity to Persian prisoners. In order to ransom them, Acacius melted down and sold the sacred vessels of the church. This won for him the friendship of King Bahram V Varannes of Persia, who is said to have forthwith ceased to persecute his Christian subjects
Acacius of Amida
Also known as Agace
Feast day: April 9
Death: 425/421
Bishop Acacius of Amida Diarbekir in Mesopotamia is distinguished for his heroic charity to Persian prisoners. In order to ransom them, Acacius melted down and sold the sacred vessels of the church. This won for him the friendship of King Bahram V Varannes of Persia, who is said to have forthwith ceased to persecute his Christian subjects
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