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Shemon Bar Sabbae (d. 341 or 344) was the Bishop of Seleucia-Ctesiphon and a martyr. He was arrested for refusing a royal order to raise a double tax on Christians during the reign of Shapur II. After several meetings with the king, Shemon was executed. His martyrdom is recorded in Syriac texts, including the 'Martyrdom of Shemon' and the 'History of Shemon,' both of which highlight his steadfastness in faith and his role in the persecution of Christians under Shapur II.

Shemon Bar Sabbae

"And from Khuzestan [ancient Elam], he [King Shapur II] wrote an edict to the rulers of Beth Oromoye (land of Arameans)."

"These things were written by King Shapur II [309–379 AD] from Khuzestan to the rulers of Beth Oromoye (land of Arameans)."