Agape of Thessalonica (d. 304)
Agape of Thessalonica (d. 304)
Saint. Name variations: Agape. Born in Roman Empire; died 304; sister of Irene and Chionia (saints).
With sisters, accused of being in possession of the Holy Scriptures, a crime punishable by death, and burned alive. Feast day is April 3.
See also Women in World History.
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