| Saints Sarbel and Barbe | |
|---|---|
| Martyrs | |
| Died | 101 |
| Honored in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Feast | 29 January |
Saints Sarbel and Barbe, or Sarbelius and Barbea, (died 101 AD) are early 2nd century Christian martyrs venerated by the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church. Sarbel was a high priest at Edessa in Mesopotamia; Barbe was his sister. They were tortured and killed for converting to Christianity under the Roman emperor Trajan. Their feast day is January 29.[1]