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Sapor of Bet-Nicator (also known as Shapur of Bet-Nicator) was the Christian bishop of Bet-Nicator.He was reported with 4 companions to King Shapur II on the basis of their having preached against the Zoroastrian religion. After being subjected to prolonged torture Bishop Sapor died in prison on November 20 339.His companions in martyrdom included Abraham.There is no record of a feast day for these individuals.

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