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10 works, Today, November 6th, is Christina von Stommeln’s day, her story illustrated #308

Nov 7, 2020

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Zaidan Art Blog

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Christina von Stommeln was a Beguine who was ascribed mystical experiences, so that she gained the reputation of holiness and was worshiped in the area of the Duchy of Jülich and in the Archdiocese of Cologne… Please follow link for full post
05 Works, Today, July 24th, is The Martyr Christina’s day, her story thru art #205

Jul 24, 2020

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The Martyr Christina lived during the third century. She was born into a rich family, and her father was governor of Tyre. By the age of 11 the girl was exceptionally beautiful, and many wanted to marry her. Christina’s father, however, envisioned that his daughter should become a pagan priestess. To this end he placed…