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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Charita of Rome

A woman martyr of Rome, who suffered for Christ.

Feast
June 1old style June 14
Era
unknown
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Charita of Rome is the only woman named among the Holy Martyrs Justin, Chariton, Evelpistus, Hierax, Paeon, Valerian, Justus and Charita, who suffered at the same time as Saint Justin the Philosopher, in the year 166.

They were brought to Rome and imprisoned. Before the court of the prefect Rusticus, the saints courageously confessed their faith in Christ. Rusticus asked Justin whether he truly believed that after the torments he had endured he would ascend to heaven and receive his reward from God. Justin replied that he not only believed it but knew it for certain and was convinced of it. The prefect ordered all the Christians in the prison to sacrifice to the pagan gods, but met a refusal and passed the death sentence. The saints were beheaded.

They are commemorated on 14 June (new style).

Commemorated the same day June 1