Saint Leocritia of Cordova

Also known as: Lucretia of Cordova
Memorial: 16 March
formerly 11 March
Profile: Born of wealthy Islamic Moors at a time when Christian conversion was a capital offense in Spain. Leocritia joined the Church, and her parents drove her out. She initially took shelter with Saint Eulogius. They were both arrested and martyred.
Born: at Cordova, Spain
Died: 9 March 859 at Cordova, Spain by scourging and beheading
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