Saint Domnina, Berenice and Prosdoce
A noble Christian from Antioch, Domnina fled to Edessa with her daughters Berenice and Prosdoce to escape persecution. D…
Place
Edessa
TR
Today: Şanlıurfa
7 saints associated
Saint Ephrem of Edessa
Born in Nisibis in the 4th century, Saint Ephrem was a Syrian deacon and poet famous for his humility and eloquence. Aft…
Saint Lucian of Antioch
A priest of Antioch and illustrious Syrian exegete of the 4th century, Lucian revised the sacred texts before being arre…
Saint Simeon Salus (the Fool)
Originally from Edessa, Simeon lived for twenty-nine years as a hermit near the Dead Sea before traveling to Emesa to si…
Saint Theodulus (Prefect of Constantinople)
A former prefect of Constantinople under Theodosius the Great, Theodulus became a stylite near Edessa after his widowhoo…
Saint Thomas (Apostle)
After his martyrdom in India, the body of Saint Thomas was kept at Mylapore before being partially transferred to Edessa…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are connected to Edessa?
Saints associated with Edessa: Saint Domnina, Berenice and Prosdoce, Saint Ephrem of Edessa, Saint Lucian of Antioch, Saint Simeon Salus (the Fool), Saint Theodulus (Prefect of Constantinople) and Saint Thomas (Apostle).
Where is Edessa located today?
Edessa corresponds today to Şanlıurfa.