Abba Hor (Coptic: ϩⲱⲣ), Besoy (Coptic: ⲯⲟⲓ; also known as Psoi and Absahi), and Daydara (Coptic: ⲑⲉⲟⲇⲱⲣⲁ; also known as Didra or Theodora)[1] were Christian martyrs in Egypt in the fourth century.

Hor was a soldier. With his brother Besoy, he confessed to his belief in Christianity at Alexandria during the Diocletian Persecution.[2]

Hor was subjected to prolonged torture before being pierced by a lance. Besoy was decapitated. Their mother, Daydara, died under torture.[2]

They are regarded as saints, with a feast day of 23 June in the Coptic Church and the Assyrian Church of the East.[2]

Besoy also has a separate feast day on 24 August.

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