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Martyr · 13th century

Saint Philothea of Thrace

Also known as Philothea of Arges

A pious girl known for secretly giving food to the poor, who was killed by her father and became beloved as a protectress of Romania.

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Notes

Distinct from Venerable-Martyr Philothea of Athens (OS-0695).

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints