The Basics: Born in the first century in Syria; died about 107 in Lebanon; canonized precongregation; feast day, March 1. Martyr. The Story: Eudocia seemingly had it all: She was extremely wealthy, and she was extremely beautiful. Her willingness to sell the latter had resulted in the former. But she wasn’t bothered by the fact that… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Eudocia of Heliopolis
Category: Martyrs
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Balbina of Rome
The Basics: Died 130 in Italy; canonized pre-congregation; feast day, March 31. Daughter, martyr. The Story: Some of the names of the women among the 140 statues on the St. Peter’s Basilica Colonnades are well known: Agatha, Agnes,Catherine of Siena, Cecilia, Clare, Lucy, Mary Magdalene, Teresa of Avila. Balbina is one whose full story is lost… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Balbina of Rome
Eyes on God
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Seven martyred women saints are included in the Eucharistic prayer during the Catholic Mass: Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Agnes, Lucy, Cecilia, and Anastasia. The legends about them can be… Continue reading Eyes on God
Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hermione of Ephesus
The Basics: Born in the 1st century in Israel; died in 117 in Italy; canonized precongregation; feast day, September 4. Martyr. The Story: Two Roman emperors attempted to break Hermione’s faith, and both failed. Hermione was one of Philip the Deacon’s (not to be confused with Philip the apostle) four daughters, and so was well grounded… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: St. Hermione of Ephesus