A Martyr and Her Companions

Little is known about today's saint.  However, during a time of persecution, when she could have hid her faith, she choice to speak out and claim her Christianity with courage.

St. Alexandra and companions

Feast day: March 20
Birth: ??
Death: 300
Patron saint of Defender of Humanity

Alexandra was a secret Christian and was martyred for the faith at the order of her husband.  Along with Alexandra were Claudia, Euphrasia, Matrona, Juliana, Euphemia, Theodosia, Derphuta, and her sister.

They were arrested in the city of Amisa (on the coastal region of the Black Sea) during the persecution against Christians.

Under interrogation, they confessed their faith and were subjected to torture. The pagans scourged and beat them with rods, and cut off their breasts. After this, they were suspended and torn with sharp hooks. Finally, the holy virgins were burned alive in a red-hot oven.