Dorothea of Alexandria
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Who was Dorothea of Alexandria?
Saint Dorothea of Alexandria is venerated as a virgin martyr. Her legend states that she was courted by the Emperor Maximinus. She rejected his suit in favor of her adherence to Christianity and her commitment to virginity, and he had her beheaded circa 320.
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