Martyr
Theodota of Ancyra
A martyr of Ancyra, put to death for her faith in Christ.
- Feast
- October 21old style November 3
- Era
- unknown
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Theodota of Ancyra suffered together with the Holy Hieromartyr Socrates, a priest, in the time of the Emperor Alexander Severus (about 222 to 235).
The calendar page we rely on says no more about them. They are commemorated on 3 November, according to the Greek tradition. Their names are not included in the present Menologion of the Russian Church.
Commemorated the same day October 21
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