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Mar Samuel gained distinction in the conflict of persecution. Mar Samuel went into exile in the district of Claudias where he took up residence in the Convent of the Huts. He related the story of the establishment of the Convent of John Urtaya to John of Ephesus. This occurred 536/7 A. Gr. 848 See factoid page
Because of the persecution of John, Thomas and his followers departed from Armenia. Travelling to the district of Claudias, Thomas build two monasteries on a mountain overlooking the Euphrates. See factoid page
Residence:
Mar Samuel resided in the Convent of the Huts in the district of Claudias . See factoid page