Career
He was the bishop of Hnaita, residing at Paka in western Persia. They were taken to Arbela, where they were all tortured and whipped. Acepsimas endured three years of prison before he was racked and whipped to death on October 10, 376.
Aithalla was stoned to death at Destegerd on November 3, 377.
They were the last martyrs of the Christian persecution of Shapur World War II The book of their acts, which has survived, is genuine. They are considered saints.
Other individuals who are recognized with this group include the bishop Abdjesus and a deacon named Abdjesu.