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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…
06 Works, Today, March 13th, is Saint Christina of Tyre’s Day, With Footnotes – #71

Mar 13, 2020

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Saint Christina of Bolsena, also known as Christina of Tyre, or in the Eastern Orthodox Church as Christina the Great Martyr, is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 3rd century. Archaeological excavations of an underground cemetery constructed at her tomb have shown that she was venerated at Bolsena by the fourth century… Please follow link for full post