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Martyr Cointha of Alexandria
Also known as Cynthia · Quinta · Kyntha · Cointha
An Egyptian Christian woman of Alexandria who, during the persecution under the emperor Decius, refused to worship the pagan idols. She was bound by the feet, dragged over the rough stones of the city, and scourged, receiving the crown of martyrdom around 249.
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An Egyptian Christian woman of Alexandria who, during the persecution under the emperor Decius, refused to worship the pagan idols. She was bound by the feet, dragged over the rough stones of the city, and scourged, receiving the crown of martyrdom around 249.
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Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cointha; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/February_8_(Eastern_Orthodox_liturgics)