Great Martyr · 4th century
Great Martyr Irene
Also known as Penelope · Irene of Magedon
Born Penelope, the daughter of a pagan ruler, she came to faith in Christ and endured many torments and deliverances, by which great numbers were converted; she is honored as a great martyr.
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Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints