Christina of Persia

Christina of Persia

Martyr Christina of Persia; Christian saint of the fourth century.

The saint was executed by scourging for the public profession of her faith.

Holy Martyr Christina is commemorated 13 March in the Eastern Orthodox and Byzantine Catholic Churches.

Reference

* [http://www.oca.org/FSLivesAllSaints.asp?SID=4&M=3&D=13 Orthodox Church in America]

See also

*Saint Cecilia
*Perpetua and Felicity


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