Saint Ariadne

Memorial: 17 September
Profile: Christian slave of a Phrygian prince. Flogged for refusing to join in pagan celebrations on her owner's birthday. When she fled from his household, a large rock opened up for her to escape into; she was never seen again. Assumed to have died in the rock, it became her tomb, and she is considered a martyr.
Died: c.130
Name Meaning: holy one (Greek)
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
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