Martha — ܡܪܬܐ
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ܡܪܬܐ; Martā; Martha; Mārtā; Marthe (fille de Posi); MARTHA, VIERGE MARTYRE
identifier: http://syriaca.org/person/1370
identifier: 301
sex: female
death: 341
state: Martyr
Martha was a Virgin Martyr and the daughter of Posi. They were Greeks deported to the Sasanian empire. They were martyred at Karka d-Ledan. Her throat was cut like a young lamb on the day of Easter, 340.
event: Martha is commemorated in Martha, daughter of Posi (text).
event: Martha is commemorated in Martha, daughter of Posi (text).
Bibliotheca Hagiographica Syriaca 45 1908
Saints Syriaques MARTHA, VIERGE MARTYRE 301
AMS II, 233-41
BHO 698
Šuhadā'' I, 247-52
Brock-Harvey Holy Women 67-73