Abdas was born in fourth-century
Chaldor to a
Zoroastrian mother, who educated him in matters of virtue. After Abdas reached adulthood, he was ordained a Christian priest, and built up in his hometown a monastery and a school, which grew to have around 60 teachers. Abdas baptized many converts in Chaldan, which caused the magi to arrest him. In prison, Abdas was subjected to humiliations, hunger and pain, but remained a Christian until his release. Abdas became a bishop in
Susa. Abdas was an associate of
Maruthas of Martyropolis. Abdas is supposed to have helped
Maruthas in driving out a demon from King Yezdegerd's son. ==Notes==