Saint Daria  | | Saint Daria, a unique saint, lived in Alexandria. | | Daria was a beautiful, young, pagan woman who was compelled to marry a man named Chrysanthus. He had been a pagan, too. But after he was enlightened and became a Christian, his unbelieving father forced him to marry Daria in the hopes that the young man would renounce his faith in Christ. However, Chrysanthus lead Daria to become a follower of Christ. He honored her virginity and the married couple lived together as brother and sister. | | When they were eventually martyred together in 248 AD, witnesses of their courageous deaths were inspired to become martyrs as well. | | The ancient Greek name "Daria" means "upholder of the good." | | We honor this Holy Virgin Martyr on March 19. | | Holy Virgin Martyr Daria, help us to conduct all of our relationships in purity and respect. May true goodness be our goal. Amen. |
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