Tuesday, January 29, 2013

SAINT OF THE DAY

January 29

Sts. Sarbelius & Barbea (d. 101)

Two martyrs, brother and sister, who were put to death at Edessa during the persecutions of Emperor Trajan. Sarbelius, also called Sharbel, was a high priest at Edessa, in Mesopotamia. They were arrested for converting to the faith, and were tortured with red-hot irons prior to execution.