Abd al-Masih, also known as Asher ben Levi, was a Jewish shepherd living in Sasanian Mesopotamia who became a Christian martyr in 390. After embracing the new faith, he reportedly pierced his ear to wear an earring, symbolizing his devotion to the Messiah. His conversion led to a fatal confrontation with his father, Levi, who killed him for his religious change. The narrative of his death is preserved in Syriac, Arabic, and Armenian traditions.