Feast day · April 8

Saint Larissa, martyr of Gothia

Saint Larissa, martyr of Gothia

Saint Larissa, martyr of Gothia, was a Christian woman who suffered martyrdom in the late 4th century. She was part of a group of Christians who were burned alive inside a church by the Goths during a persecution under King Athanaric. Her unwavering faith and courage continue to inspire the faithful. She is commemorated on April 8, along with other martyrs of the same persecution.

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