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The Cult of Saints in Late Antiquity


from its origins to circa AD 700, across the entire Christian world


Name

Daniel, martyr and priest in Caucasian Albania (4th c)

Saint ID

S00595

Gender
Type of Saint
Related Evidence Records
IDTitle
E00131The History of the Albanians (1.14) recounts the martyrdom of a certain 'lad of Čiłb' and the priest *Daniel (martyr and priest in Caucasian Albania, S00595) during the reign of King Vačē of Albania. Their relics were taken to Syria and a monastery was constructed over their grave. Written in Armenian, probably in Caucasian Albania, possibly in the 6th c. or 7th c.