Saint Azades (Azat) was a wealthy man who served in the household of King Shapur II of Persia, and enjoyed his confidence. He was arrested for professing Christianity, and then suffered martyrdom with 1000 other Christians. After this, the king repented and ordered an end to the persecution of Christians.
Martyr Azades (Azat) the Eunuch of Persia
Commemorated on April 14
The Orthodox Church in America
4/24/2018