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Martyr
Martha of Astorga
A virgin of Astorga, martyred for Christ in 251.
- Feast
- February 23old style March 8
- Reposed
- 2513rd century
- Place
- Astorga
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Martha of Astorga was a virgin and martyr. She was beheaded at Astorga in Spain in the time of the Emperor Decius, in the year 251. Her relics are enshrined at Ribas de Sil and at Ters. She is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 23 February (new calendar).
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