Katherine
Ad
related to: Katherine of AlexandriaBrowse & Discover Thousands of Book Titles, for Less.
Search results
Catherine of Alexandria, also spelled Katherine [a] ( Greek: Αίκατερίνη) is, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early fourth century at the hands of the emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar who became a Christian around the age of 14 ...
Jun 13, 2024 · St. Catherine of Alexandria (died c. early 4th century, Alexandria, Egypt; feast day November 25) was one of the most popular early Christian martyrs and one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers (a group of Roman Catholic saints venerated for their power of intercession). She is the patron of philosophers and scholars and is believed to help protect ...
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
St. Michael the Archangel. Bl. Laura Vicuna. Saint Catherine of Alexandria is a canonized saint in the Catholic Church who, per Christian tradition, was martyred around 305 in Alexandria, Egypt. Of course, the Church of the first Millennium was undivided. She is also recognized as the Great Martyr and Saint by the Orthodox Church.
According to the popular tradition, Catherine was born of a patrician family of Alexandria and from childhood had devoted herself to study. Through her reading she had learned much of Christianity and had been converted by a vision of Our Lady and the Holy Child. When Maxentius began his persecution, Catherine, then a beautiful young girl, went ...
May 8, 2017 · Catherine of Alexandria is said to have been born the daughter of Cestus, wealthy man of Alexandria in Egypt. She was noted for her wealth, intelligence, and beauty. She is said to have learned philosophy, languages, science (natural philosophy), and medicine. She refused to marry, not finding any man who was her equal.
- Jone Johnson Lewis
In the ancient city of Alexandria, a powerful ruler named Maxentius committed terrible acts. Eusebius, a historian, tells us that Maxentius did something very wrong: he forcibly took the wives and daughters of the city's residents. This was a grave injustice and caused much suffering. However, amidst this dark time, there was a ray of hope in ...
People also ask
Why is St Catherine of Alexandria important?
Why was St Catherine's church named after Catherine?
Why is the name Catherine so popular?
When is Saint Catherine of Alexandria feast day?
In the ancient city of Alexandria, a powerful ruler named Maxentius committed terrible acts. Eusebius, a historian, tells us that Maxentius did something very wrong: he forcibly took the wives and daughters of the city's residents. This was a grave injustice and caused much suffering. However, amidst this dark time, there was a ray of hope in ...
