The Nāṣirī Generations 293.2.6

293.2.6

“Konstantin ratified the terms of accommodation, and was greatly pleased at peace being concluded, and also joyful because of the collection of these bones; and he said to Maronsa; “Ask some boon of us likewise.” Maronsa said: “I pray that the King will afford me help and assistance in founding a place suitable [to receive these bones] in my own city and place of abode.” Konstantin acceded to his wishes; and gave command that all those dwelling near by Maronsa’s city should help him with the necessary funds. “Maronsa returned to his usual place of abode [which is not referred to by name], and founded a city [sic in MSS.]; and the bones, which he had brought back from the territory of Shapur, were deposited in the midst of the walls of the defences which surrounded it, and it was styled Ujjj [? Madrusa sala], which signifies Madinat-ush-Shahid—Martyropolis or City of the Martyrs. A holy man once prophesied respecting it, that it would never be captured by force, on account of the sanctity which the bones of these martyrs had conferred upon it, which has proved true.