Abba Hor (Coptic: ϩⲱⲣ), Besoy (Coptic: ⲯⲟⲓ) (also known as Psoi and Absahi), and Daydara (Coptic: ⲑⲉⲟⲇⲱⲣⲁ) (also known as Didra or Theodora)[1] were Christian martyrs in Egypt in the fourth century.

Hor was a soldier. With his brother Besoy, he confessed to his belief in Christianity at Alexandria during the Diocletian Persecution.[2]

Hor was subjected to prolonged torture before being pierced by a lance. Besoy was decapitated. Their mother, Daydara, died under torture.[2]

They are regarded as saints, with a feast day of June 23 in the Coptic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.[2]

Besoy also has a separate feast day on August 24.

References

  1. ^ "Paona 29 : Lives of Saints : Synaxarium - CopticChurch.net". www.copticchurch.net. Retrieved 2023-02-13.
  2. ^ a b c Holweck, F. G. A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints. St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co. 1924, p. 491