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Paphnutius
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Commemoration of Saint Pelagia the Penitent
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Latest: Saint Pelagia is commemorated today
Religious traditions within the Catholic and Orthodox Churches commemorate Saint Pelagia of Antioch, a figure noted for her radical conversion from a life of luxury and worldly pursuits to one of asceticism and service t
Commemoration of Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria
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Latest: Saint Euphrosyne of Alexandria commemorated by Orthodox believers
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