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Anysia, A Young Girl Of Thessalonica, Slain In The Temple, At Alexandria, Because Of Her Christian Faith, A. D. 310.

From Martyrs’ Mirror

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Anysia, a girl of Thessalonica, born of wealthy Christian parents, was slain in the temple at Alexandria, because of her Christian faith, at the time when Maximian had issued a decree authorizing every one to kill the Christians wherever they might be found. J. Gys., fol. 27, col. 2.

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ANYSIA, A YOUNG GIRL OF THESSALONICA, SLAIN IN THE TEMPLE, AT ALEXANDRIA, BECAUSE OF HER CHRISTIAN FAITH, A. D. 310.

First Part. · AN ACCOUNT OF THOSE WHO SUFFERED IN THE FOURTH CENTURY.

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Summary Of The Martyrs Of The Fourth Century.

[This lamentable time commenced with the Tenth General Persecution, instituted by Diocletian, and prosecuted by Maximian, his associate; which caused a very severe and distressing state of affairs, with respect to the violence as well as the long duration of the persecution.

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