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Euphrosyne of Alexandria
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Commemoration of Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria
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Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria, described as a ‘gem of Orthodoxy,’ was a 5th-century figure who transitioned from a wealthy upbringing in Alexandria to a monastic life. To pursue a life of chastity and avoid marriage, sh