Martyr
Irene of Egypt
A woman martyr of Egypt, who suffered for Christ.
- Feast
- September 18old style October 1
- Era
- unknown
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Irene of Egypt suffered in Egypt, in the third century, in the time of the Emperor Aurelian, together with Saint Sophia. The Church commemorates them on 1 October (new style).
After torments, the two martyrs were beheaded by Claudius, the governor of Egypt, for confessing Jesus Christ. Their relics were moved by Constantine the Great to Constantinople.
Commemorated the same day September 18
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