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Detail of A Saint Heliconis Holy Card By Bertoni Date Unknown
Detail of A Saint Heliconis Holy Card By Bertoni Date Unknown

Saint Heliconis of Thessalonica

Also known as: Eliconide; Helconis; Helicondes; Heliconides

Saint
Pre-Congregation

Feast Day

May 28

Canonized

Pre-Congregation

Biography

Saint Heliconis of Thessalonica, also known as Eliconide, Helconis, Helicondes, or Heliconides, was a courageous martyr who lived during a period of intense persecution of Christians. Her steadfast faith and refusal to worship idols marked her as a symbol of resistance and devotion to God. Born in Thessalonica, Greece, Saint Heliconis grew up in a society deeply influenced by Greco-Roman culture and beliefs....