Martyr
Chionia of Caesarea
A woman martyr of Caesarea in Palestine, who suffered for Christ.
Life
Holy Martyr Chionia of Caesarea in Palestine was the sister of Holy Martyr Alevtina and suffered together with Holy Martyr Paul. The three saints were natives of Egypt.
In the time of the persecution of Christians under Emperor Maximin (305-313) they were brought to Caesarea in Palestine. Without any fear of the governor, they confessed themselves followers of Christ. In the year 308 the sisters Alevtina and Chionia were burned, after pitiless tortures, and Paul was beheaded.
They are commemorated on 29 July (new style).
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