Saint Nerses of Sahgerd

Also known as

  • Nersas

Memorial

Profile

Bishop of Sahgerd in Persia. Arrested with 10 or 12 parishioners during the persecutions of Shapur II. They were offered their freedom if they would worship the sun; they declined. Martyr.

Died

Canonized

Additional Information

MLA Citation

  • “Saint Nerses of Sahgerd“. CatholicSaints.Info. 18 November 2022. Web. 24 May 2024. <>