Martyr Christina of Persia
The Holy Martyr Christina of Persia was scourged to death for confessing her faith in Christ, during the fourth century.
Feasts and saints with names like “CHRISTINA”
Martyrs Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, and Christina who suffered under Decius
The Holy Martyrs Peter, Dionysius, Andrew, Paul, and Christina suffered under emperor Decius (249-251). Peter suffered in the city of Lampsaka. Brought to trial before the prefect Optimines, he bravely confessed his faith in Christ. They tried to force the youth to deny the Lord and worship the…
Martyr Christina of Tyre
The Martyr Christina lived during the third century. She was born into a rich family, and her father was governor of Tyre. By the age of 11 the girl was exceptionally beautiful, and many wanted to marry her. Christina’s father, however, envisioned that his daughter should become a pagan…