10 Facts About Shahdost

Shahdost was martyred during the great persecution of Shapur II.

Shahdost is considered a saint in several Eastern Christian denominations.

The name Shahdost is Persian and it means a lover and devotee of the king.

Shahdost accepted the charge that had been entrusted to him without being discouraged by the fear of death, and received the investiture of the patriarchate in the house of a Christian.

Finally, Shahdost's rank was discovered, and he was arrested by the magi.

Shahdost spoke of it to the faithful, who were alarmed on his account.

Shahdost had a Persian name which means 'friend of the king'.

Shahdost appointed many metropolitans and bishops, who went out and encouraged the faithful to stand firm and resist the perfidy of Shapur.

Shahdost replied, 'So long as there is water in the sea, there will be Christians.

Shahdost governed the church for two years and five months.