Saint Mary of Cordoba

Memorial
24 November
Profile
Friend of Saint Flora, and ran away with her, briefly hiding in the home of Flora's sister. The sister, however, feared being accused of harboring Christians, and threw the two out. Betrayed to the Islamic authorities by Flora's brother, she was imprisoned and scourged for her faith, escaped, was recaptured, and martyred.
Died
tortured and beheaded by Moors in 851 or 856 (sources vary on the year)
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
martyrs
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