Saint Christina of Persia
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Who is Saint Christina of Persia?
Saint Christina of Persia also Martyr Christina of Persia is venerated as a Christian martyr of the 6th century.
Her feast day is on 13 March, and the Roman Martyrology describes her as follows: "In Persia, Saint Christina, martyr, who was flogged with rods and concluded the witness of martyrdom under King Chosroes I of the Persians." Sixth-century Chosroes I reigned from 531 to 579.
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.
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