Euphemia
Euphemia (Greek: Εὐφημία; 'well-spoken [of]'), known as the All-praised in the Eastern Orthodox Church, was a virgin martyr, who died for her faith at Chalcedon in 303 AD.
Saint Euphemia | |
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Saint Euphemia, Andrea Mantegna, tempera on canvas, 1454 | |
| Virgin, martyr | |
| Died | October 16?, 303 AD |
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| Major shrine | Orthodox Patriarchal Cathedral of St. George, Istanbul, Church of St. Euphemia, Rovinj, Croatia |
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| Attributes | surrounded by one or a few lions, often holding a wheel or a cross |
According to tradition, Euphemia was martyred for refusing to offer sacrifices to Ares. She was arrested and after suffering various tortures, died in the arena at Chalcedon from a wound sustained from a bear. Her tomb became a site of pilgrimages. She is commemorated on September 16.
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