Abaskhiron of Qalin: The Soldier and Martyr

Abaskhiron of Qalin: The Soldier and Martyr Welcome to the St. Shenouda Podcast! Join us for a compelling episode on the life of Saint Abaskhiron the Soldier, a revered Coptic martyr and saint. Also known as Eskhayron or Abaskhaeroun, his name “Abaskhyron” combines “Abba” (father, an honorific title despite his young age at martyrdom) and “skhyron” (the strong).