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Sister of Saint Agape and Saint Chionia. Convicted of possessing the
Scriptures despite a prohibition issued in 303 by Emperor Diocletian.
Following the martyrdom of her sisters, Irene was ordered to deny the
faith, also; she refused. She was sent to a house of prostitution, and
when she was unmolested after being exposed naked and chained, she was
executed. Martyr.
Born: 3rd century in Thessalonica, Macedonia
Died: burned alive or shot through the throat with an arrow (records
vary) in 304
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: girls, peace
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