Martyrs of Najran
Also known as: Martyrs of Nagrana
Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
October 24
Died
January 1, 523
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
The Martyrs of Najran, also known as the Martyrs of Nagrana, were a group of 342 priests, religious, and lay people who were martyred together in the year 523. Their martyrdom occurred in the city of Nagrana, located in what is now known as Najran, Saudi Arabia....