Publius, Barsimaeus, Barbelius, and his Sister Barba

Martyrs Mirror in Modern English

Second Century

Publius, Barsimaeus, Barbelius, and his Sister Barba

PUBLIUS, BARSIMAEUS, BARBELIUS, AND HIS SISTER BARBA, SLAIN FOR THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST ABOUT THE YEAR 112

It is also stated that Publius, bishop of the church at Athens, a good and pious man, was slain for the name of Christ; likewise Barsimaeus, bishop of the church at Edessa, and with him Barbelius and his sister Barba, who had been baptized by him; all of whom, steadfastly contending for the truth, obtained the martyrs' crown. Compare Joh. Gysii Hist. Mart., folio 15, column 3, with the Introduction to the Martyrs Mirror of the Defenseless Christians, printed in the year 1631, folio 93, column 1.