Saint Pelagia of Tarsus

Saint Pelagia of Tarsus, also known as Pelagia the Virgin Martyr, was a prominent saint of the early Christian Church. She was martyred during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian in the early 4th century. The details of her life and martyrdom have been preserved through various ancient accounts and hagiographies. Pelagia was born in the city of Tarsus, in the province of Cilicia, located in modern-day Turkey....