Saint Elian (Syria)
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Elian of Emesa (Menologion of Basil II)
Saint Elian of Emesa was a Christian saint from Emesa (modern Homs, in Syria) martyred for refusing to renounce Christianity.
Biography
Elian, a native of Ancient Emesa (Homs), was martyred for his refusal to renounce Christianity at the hands of his father, a Roman officer.[1]
Veneration
The Church of Saint Elian was founded in 432 on the claimed spot of St. Elian's death, with his remains placed in a sarcophagus in a small chapel to the right of the church's main crypt.[1][2]
See also
References
Bibliography
- Beattie, Andrew; Pepper, Timothy (2001). The Rough Guide to Syria. Rough Guides. ISBN 978-1-85828-718-8.
- Mannheim, Ivan (2001). Syria & Lebanon Handbook: The Travel Guide. Footprint Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-900949-90-3.
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