Martyr
Victoria and Anatolia
Virgin sisters martyred in Italy around 250.
- Feast
- December 23old style January 5
- Reposed
- 2503rd century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyrs Victoria and Anatolia were, according to tradition, two sisters of Rome who received the crown of martyrdom around 250 because they refused to marry pagans. They are saints of the undivided Church, remembered on 23 December in the Western calendar (new style).
Commemorated the same day December 23
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