Barypsabas
Barypsabas is a legendary figure of early Christianity. He is said to have been a hermit from the Orient who is said to have come into possession of drops of the blood of Christ . He was then persecuted, but before he was martyred in Dalmatia , he was able to bring the relic to Rome . Barypsabas is venerated as a saint , especially in the Athanasius Church in Rome; his feast day is September 10th . He is said to have lived in the 1st century.
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| SURNAME | Barypsabas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Christian hermit, martyr and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1st century BC BC or 1st century |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1st century |
| Place of death | Dalmatia |