Martyrs of The Church
Published on Nov 20, 2015
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THEIR LIFE
- In 202, christians that didnt sacrifice to Roman gods were traitors
- Christians viewed these sacrifices as denying God
- Felicity and Perpetua faced this problem and were both pregnant
- When Perpetua was 22, her father pressured her to follow this
- She disobeyed her father to continue her beliefs
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THEIR LIFE CONT.
- Perpetua had visions about the Lord before her trial
- On March 7, 202, Felicity and Perpetua were sent to prison
- March 7 is when we celebrate St.Felicity and St.Perpetua
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ST. FELICITY LEGEND
- It is said that she was rich and had seven sons
- She also converted hundreds of Christians
- Pagan priests were furious and ordered for her killing
- She was brought before Publuis and was threatened
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PATRONAGE
- St.Felicity and Perpetua are patrons of barren women
- They are an example to women struggling in life
- "You must all stand fast in the faith and love one another." -Perpetua
- "Nor can I call myself any other than I am, that is to say, a Christian." -Perpetua
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PRAYER
- Saints Perpetua and Felicity, watch over all mothers and children who are separated
- from each other because of war or persecution. Show a special care to mothers who
- are imprisoned and guide them to follow your example of faith and courage. Amen
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QUESTIONS
- When are these saints celebrated?
- Who are the patrons of?
- What year were they sent to prison?
- How many sons did St.Felicity have?
- Martyrs are people that die for Christ.
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