Martyr · 4th century
Martyr Alexander and Virgin Martyr Antonina at Constantinople
Also known as Alexander · Antonina
The maiden Antonina, who refused to become a priestess of Artemis and confessed Christ, and the soldier Alexander who, taking pity, changed clothes with her to set her free; both were tortured and martyred.
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Notes
This Antonina is distinct from Martyr Antonina of Nicea (OS-0749, Mar 1; Jun 13).
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints