Abibus of Samosata was a Christian martyr who lived in Samosata, located along the Euphrates River in Syria. During the Diocletianic Persecution, he was arrested after declining to participate in a pagan ritual honoring Emperor Maximian's victory against the Persians. Following his imprisonment, where he suffered physical torment through the use of iron and heavy neck shackles, he was sentenced to death. He died in 297 after undergoing crucifixion alongside several other companions.
Martyrdom and death
After being imprisoned, Abibus endured physical suffering from iron instruments and heavy shackles around his neck. He was eventually sentenced to crucifixion, a punishment he shared with James, Romanus, Lollius, Philotheus, and Paregrus. He remained on the cross for two days before his execution was completed by the piercing of his head with nails.
Veneration
The saint is commemorated on December 9. His memory, along with the other martyrs who died with him, is also observed by the Byzantine Church on January 29 and by the Armenian Church during the month of October.