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Venerable-Martyr · 8th century
Fathers slain at the Monastery of St Sabbas the Sanctified
Also known as Martyrs John, Sergius, and Patrick of Mar Saba · Monk-Martyrs of the Lavra of Saint Sabbas
A community of monks of the Great Lavra of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified near Jerusalem who were slain by Saracen raiders, refusing to abandon their monastery or their faith.
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Notes
Named individuals include John, Sergius, and Patrick.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints