Febronia of Nisibis — ܦܒܪܘܢܝܐ
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ܦܒܪܘܢܝܐ; Febronia; Febronia of Nisibis; Pēḇrōnīyā; Fébronie; FEBRONIA; St Febronia
identifier: http://syriaca.org/person/1240
identifier: 160
identifier: http://www.csc.org.il/db/browse.aspx?db=SB&sL=S&sK=St%20Febronia&sT=keywords
sex: female
state: martyr
floruit: 310
Febronia of Nisibis was a martyr and nun who lived in a convent near Nisibis. She was renown for her beauty, learning, asceticism, and bravery. She was martyred for refusing to marry a pagan statesman. She is venerated in the Syriac, Latin, and Greek traditions.
event: Febronia of Nisibis is commemorated in Febronia of Nisibis (text).
event: Febronia of Nisibis is commemorated in Febronia (text).
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