Theoclia

Holy Martyr Theoclia is an Egyptian martyr and saint of the fourth century. She was the wife of Saint Justus. They were separated at Alexandria: Justus was sent to Ansena, where he received martyrdom, while Theoclia was sent to Sa El Hagar. The governor of the city tried to persuade her to renounce Christianity, but she refused. She was then beaten until her flesh was torn and thrown into prison. According to the synaxarion, an angel appeared to her in prison, comforted her and healed her wounds. Many prisoners who witnessed the miracle became Christians and were later martyred. Finally Theoclia was beheaded on the eleventh day of the Coptic month of Pashons. She is venerated in the Coptic Church.