
Saint Iphigenia
Feast Day
21-Sep
Born
1st century in Ethiopia
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Iphigenia, venerated as a convert to the Christian faith in the earliest days of the Church, is remembered primarily for her reception of the Gospel through the apostolic ministry of Saint Matthew. Though the precise date and place of her birth remain unknown, her spiritual journey began when she encountered the teachings of the Apostle Matthew, who, according to tradition, brought her to the faith. Her life exemplified a profound and immediate response to the Gospel message, marking her as one of the first converts in the nascent Christian community. While the historical record offers no details of her specific deeds, her conversion itself stands as a significant event, reflecting the rapid spread of
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