Capitolina of Cappadocia

Holy Martyr Capitolina of Cappadocia suffered in the year 304, together with her maidservant Erotiis. The Church commemorates them on 9 November (new style).

Capitolina, of a rich and noble family, gave away all her property to the poor and freed her slaves. As a Christian she was seized and shut in prison. Because she refused to sacrifice to idols, her head was cut off with the sword. Her maidservant Erotiis, who in defending her mistress had thrown a stone at the governor, was beaten with rods. Remaining unharmed after the torments, she too was beheaded.