Saint Afra
Saint
Martyr
Feast Day
August 7
Died
304
Biography
Saint Afra (died 304) was a Christian martyr who lived during the Diocletian persecution. She was dedicated to the service of the goddess Venus by her mother, Hilaria, but through the teachings of Bishop Narcissus, she and her family were converted to Christianity. Upon discovering her faith, Afra was brought before Emperor Diocletian, who ordered her to sacrifice to pagan gods....
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Image: Master of Messkirch (public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
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