St Denysa of Troas, also known as Dionysia, was born in the 3rd century AD in Turkey, beheaded, and died as a martyr in 250 AD in Alexandria Troas, Turkey. We celebrate his feast day on May 15 every year in the Catholic Church.
St Denysa of Troas Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 3rd century AD |
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| Country of Birth | Turkey in Europe |
| Place of Work | Turkey |
| Date of Death | 250 AD |
| Place of Death | Alexandria Troas, Turkey |
| Feast Day | May 15 |
| Canonization | Pre-Congregation |
Saint’s Biography
Saint Denysa of Troas was a Christian girl who refused to sacrifice to pagan gods and was given to a prostitution ring to be raped into submission. She fought against her “customers” until she was exhausted.
Then her guardian angel appeared and startled the men away from her. The next morning, Denysa escaped from the house to the spot where a mob had dragged St. Andrew and St. Paul of Troas and began to proclaim her faith. Denysa was dragged away and executed by the Proconsul.
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