Saint Macra of Rheims

Memorial
6 January
Profile
Lived in private vows of chastity and charity in Rheims, France. Tortured and martyred for her faith during the persecutions of Diocletian.
Died
martyred in 287 at Tismes, Champagne, France
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Representation
virgin holding a palm of martyrdom and a pair of pincers
virgin holding a palm of martyrdom and shears with which her breasts were cut off
Additional Information
Book of Saints, by the Monks of Ramsgate
Our Sunday Visitor's Encyclopedia of Saints, by Matthew Bunson, Margaret Bunson, and Stephen Bunson
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