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Martyr

Callinica of Rome

A woman martyr of Rome, who suffered for Christ.

Feast
March 22old style April 4
Reposed
2523rd century
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Callinica of Rome received a martyr's death by beheading, together with Saint Basilissa, in Rome, around the year 252. The Church commemorates them on 4 April (new style). They are not included in the present calendar of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Commemorated the same day March 22