St Irene of Thessalonica Profile. Born: 3rd century in Greece, Europe. Worked in Thessalonica, Macedonia. Died: Thessalonica, Macedonia in 304. Feast Day is celebrated on April 5.
St Irene of Thessalonica Biography |
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| Date of Birth | 3rd century |
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| Country of Birth | Greece of Europe |
| Matrimony/Holy Orders | Saints who were Not Married |
| Profession | missionary |
| Place of Work | Thessalonica, Macedonia |
| Date of Death | Thessalonica, Macedonia |
| Place of Death | 304 |
| Feast Day | April 5, |
| Beatification | |
| Canonization | Canonized by Pre-Congregation |
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Saint’s Biography
Saint Irene was sister the sister of Saint Agape and Saint Chionia. The were killed together for possessing the Scriptures despite a prohibition issued in 303. Following her sister’s death, she ordered to deny her faith but refused. They sent Irene to a brothel and exposed naked; they executed her.
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