Martyr 3rd century
Virgin Martyr Pelagia of Antioch
Also known as Pelagia the Virgin
A young Christian noblewoman of Antioch who chose death rather than violation by the soldiers sent to arrest her, honored as a virgin martyr.
Feast Day
October 8
Their life
A young Christian noblewoman of Antioch who chose death rather than violation by the soldiers sent to arrest her, honored as a virgin martyr.
Notes
Distinct from Pelagia the Penitent on the same date.
Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints