Euphemia

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Saint Euphemia is a Christian saint. She was a martyr at Chalcedon, c.307. Consecrated to virginity, her purity allegedly excited the hatred of pagan persecutors. She was seized, subjected to all manner of torments, and thrown to wild beasts. Churches in her honor have been erected all over the Christian world; the Greeks celebrate her day with special honors. Euphemia is a common baptismal name in Protestant Scotland. The feast day of Saint Euphemia is September 16.

Her relics (skeleton) were cherished by the Crusaders, with her head being stored by the Knights Templar at their preceptory in Nicosia on Cyprus.

[edit] References

  • Sean Martin, The Knights Templar: The History & Myths of the Legendary Military Order, 2005. ISBN 1-56025-645-1
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