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Martyred Women of Northwest Africa

Saint
Martyr
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

16-Dec

Died

482 in North-West Africa

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

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The Martyred Women of Northwest Africa were a large group of courageous women who were martyred in the persecutions of Hunneric, the Arian King of the Vandals. Unfortunately, there is limited information available about these women, but their sacrifice and devotion to their faith continue to inspire believers today.

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