Zanitas and Lazarus of Persia
- Zanitas and Lazarus of Persia
Zanitas and Lazarus of Persia (d. March 27, 326) were martyrs of the Christian church.
With their companions Maruthas, Narses, Helias, Mares, Abibus, Sembeeth, and Sabas, he was arrested and imprisoned at Bardiaboch. After being comforted and inspired by Jonas and Barachius, they withstood torture and were killed on March 27, 326.
They are commemorated as saints in the Roman Catholic Church on March 27.
References
*Holweck, F. G. "A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints". St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924.
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