Feast Day: February 6th
The Life of Saint Dorothea: Failing to break the will of the Saint, the governor sent to her two women, the sisters Christina and Callista, who once were Christians, but fearing torture, they renounced Christ and began to lead impious lives. He ordered them to get Saint Dorothy to offer sacrifice to the pagan gods, but just the reverse happened. Saint Dorothy convinced them that the Mercy of God is granted to all who repent, so they corrected themselves and returned to Christ… She cried out with joy, thanking Christ for calling her to Paradise and to the Heavenly Bridal Chamber. As they led the Saint to execution Theophilus, one of the governor’s counselors, laughed and said to her, “Bride of Christ, send me an apple and some roses from the Paradise of your Bridegroom.” The Martyr nodded and said, “I shall do that.” At the place of execution, the Saint requested a little time to Pray. When she finished the Prayer, an Angel appeared before her in the form of a handsome child presenting her three apples and three roses on a pure linen cloth. The Saint requested that these be given to Theophilus, after which she was beheaded by the sword…
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A Prayer
Saint Dorothea Pray to God for us.
