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19Th Century Icon of Saint Shamuna of Edessa
19Th Century Icon of Saint Shamuna of Edessa

Saint Shamuna of Edessa

Also known as: Samonas

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

November 15

Died

January 1, 305

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Shamuna of Edessa, also known as Samonas, was a martyr who courageously stood firm in his faith during the persecutions of Diocletian. He was born in the town of Ganas and lived during the 3rd century AD in the region of Edessa, which is present-day Urfa in southeastern Turkey....