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    Benjamin the Deacon and Martyr

    Benjamin (AD&#;&#;– c.&#;) was a deaconmartyred circa in Persia. Benjamin was executed during a period of persecution of Christians that lasted forty years and through the reign of two Persian kings: Isdegerd I, who died in , and his son and successor, Varanes V. King Varanes carried on the persecution with such great fury that Christians were submitted to the most cruel tortures.

    Martyrdom

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    Benjamin was imprisoned for a year for his Christian faith, and later released with the condition that he abandon preaching or speaking of his religion. His release was obtained by the Eastern Roman EmperorTheodosius II through an ambassador. However, Benjamin declared that it was his duty to preach about Christ and that he could not be silent. As a consequence, Benjamin was tortured mercilessly until his death in the year , specifically, "sharpened reeds [were] stuck under the nails of his fingers and toes."[1]

    According to his hagiograph

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    St. Benjamin (d. A.D.) was a deacon martyred in Persia during a forty-year-long Christian persecution under two tyrannical Persian kings. He was imprisoned for a year due to his Christian faith and then released with the help of the Eastern långnovell Emperor Theodosius II. As a condition of his release he was ordered to no longer publicly proclaim his faith. Benjamin declared that it was his duty to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and he refused to be silenced. He continued preaching Christ crucified, and, when word reached the king, he was arrested igen. In response, Benjamin asked the king what opinion he would have of any of his subjects if they were to renounce their allegiance to the king and join in war against him; in the same way Benjamin could not renounce his allegiance to Christ. This comment enraged the king, and he ordered Benjamin to endure cruel tortures. Sharpened reeds were repeatedly jammed underneath his fingernails, toenails, and other tender parts of the body.

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    St. Benjamin

    March 31

    When They Lived:

    St. Benjamin, also known as Benjamin of Persia, lived during the late 5th century. He was born around AD and met his tragic end in the year AD.

    Where They Lived:

    St. Benjamin&#;s life unfolded in the historical region of Persia, present-day Iran. He was part of the Christian community in Persia during a tumultuous period in the region&#;s history.

    Notable World Events During the Time of Their Life:

    • Fall of the Western Roman Empire ( AD): As St. Benjamin&#;s life overlapped with the decline of the Western Roman Empire, he witnessed the pivotal moment when the last Roman emperor was deposed. This event marked the end of an era and the beginning of the medieval period in Europe.
    • Council of Ephesus ( AD): The Council of Ephesus, a significant event in the early Christian church, occurred during St. Benjamin&#;s lifetime. This ecumenical council aimed to address the Nestorian heresy and solidify the belief in the divine motherhood of Ma
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