Martyrs of Persia ping, when at least 16,000 were slain including dozens of bishops, priests, consecrated virgins, and others. They are worth remembering.
Catholic ping. Today is the feast of Saint Simeon of Bishop of Ctesiphon, the royal city of Persia.
Tomorrow is the feast of his sister, Saint Tarbula, a consecrated virgin.
Both were slain during the great persecution of Christians in Persia which took place during the 340s AD.