Anna of Adrianople

Holy Martyr Anna of Adrianople is commemorated together with Holy Martyr Alexander the bishop, the soldier Heraclius and the women Elizabeth, Theodotia and Glykeria. They were put to death for the confession of Christ in the third century, at Adrianople. They are commemorated on 4 November.

That century is known as a time of the spread of Christianity among the pagans. Despite the persecution raised against the Christians, Bishop Alexander fearlessly turned many to the saving faith and baptised many pagans. The chief of the region where the holy hierarch lived ordered the soldiers to force him by torture to deny Christ. The saint patiently bore the terrible torments. Amazed, the soldier Heraclius believed in Christ, for whom Bishop Alexander suffered. After him Anna, Elizabeth, Theodotia and Glykeria confessed themselves Christians.