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Pelagia (Greek: Πελαγία), distinguished as Pelagia of Antioch, Pelagia the Penitent, and Pelagia the Harlot, was a Christian saint and hermit in the 4th or 5th century. Her feast day was celebrated on 8 October, originally in common with Saints Pelagia the Virgin and Pelagia of Tarsus. Pelagia died as a result of … See more
Saint Marina, the Latin equivalent of "Pelagia", was another bride who disguised herself as a monk, in her case to escape an … See more
• Delehaye, Hippolyte (1911). "Pelagia, St" . Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 21 (11th ed.). p. 62. See more
The historical St Pelagia, mentioned by St Ambrose and in two sermons by John Chrysostom, was an Antiochene virgin who was See more
• Saints Margaret the Virgin and Marina the Monk, both of whom are sometimes confused or conflated with Pelagia
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WEBMay 21, 2019 · Saint Pelagia the Penitent. Feast Day October 8. Printer Friendly. Like St. Mary Magdalen and St. Mary of Egypt, St. Pelagia inspired Christians of the Middle …
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WEBOct 8, 2023 · As a beloved figure in the early Christian tradition, Saint Pelagia The Penitent continues to inspire believers to this day. Her story carries an essential message: that sincere repentance, conversion, and …
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WEBOct 8, 2023 · Saint Pelagia the Penitent. By. uCatholic. - October 8, 2023. 12771. 15. Saint Pelagia the Penitent, once a famed actress and possibly a courtesan in Antioch, was …
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WEBApr 1, 2024 · Pelagia the Penitent was a prostitute of Antioch who experienced sudden conversion to Christianity and then lived her remaining life in a cave at Jerusalem, disguised as a man. Pelagia of Tarsus, for …
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WEBMay 26, 2024 · St. Pelagia Feast day: Oct 08. St. Pelagia. St. Pelagia was head of a dance troupe in Palestinian Antioch, and lived a life of frivolity and prostitution. One day while …
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WEBOct 8, 2008 · Saint Pelagia the Penitent was converted to Christianity by Saint Nonnus, Bishop of Edessa (Saturday of Cheesefare Week). Before her acceptance of Christianity through Baptism, Pelagia was head of a …
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WEBOct 8, 2010 · 2094. St. Pelagia was a well-known actress (some say prostitute) of Antioch. One day, with a throng of boys and girls dressed in gold she passed, sitting on a donkey and beautifully attired in gold, …
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WEB5 days ago · Overview. Pelagia. Quick Reference. (5th century?), actress of Antioch, penitent at Jerusalem. Her Legend has been immensely popular in East and West. It …
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WEBOct 8, 2017 · Pelagia, the Penitent of the Mount of Olives, Palestinian Antioch, venerable | RUSSIAN ORTHODOX CATHEDRAL OF ST.JOHN THE BAPTIST. List of all relics in our church. Dates of commemoration. …
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