Early Life/Childhood
Who is St. Abaskhiroun?
A Christian soldier in Egypt.
What did he refuse to do?
Worship the Roman idols.
What happened when he drank the poison?
Nothing he was unharmed.
How many soldiers joined him in faith?
5 soldiers
When is his feast day?
7 Paone
What city was he from?
Qalin, Egypt
Where was he imprisoned?
In the palace prison in Assuit.
Who believed after witnessing his miracle? (2 answers)
Some soldiers believed and joined him/the magician
Name 1 of his companions.
Alfius, Armanius, Arkias, Peter, Cranius
In what church are his relics kept?
St. Mary church in Qalin.
What was his occupation before martyrdom?
A soldier in the Roman army.
Who tried to poison him?
A sorcerer named Alexander.
Which physical torment did he survive?
Being stretched and burned.
What happened to the sorcerer Alexander?
He became a Christian.
What title is often applied to him?
The soldier martyr.
What does Abaskhiroun mean?
Father of strength
Who healed him during torture?
Archangel Michael
Who comforted and healed him during his torture?
Jesus & Archangel Michael
What did he governor do to those who joined him?
They were tortured and executed.
What does his story inspire believers to do?
Stand firm in the faith even in trials.
Who was the Emperor he served under?
Emperor Diaclecian
How was he martyred?
Beheaded with a sword.
What miraculous event happened with his church?
He moved the church where the weddings were.
What happened to the other soldiers?
They became martyrs with him.
How is his story shared with children?
Through childrens books and videos