St. Euphemia of Edessa

St. Euphemia of Edessa

In hagiography: The widow Sophia and her daughter Euphemia quarter a Goth serving in the Roman army in Edessa. The Goth forces Sophia to give Euphemia to him in marriage, but he then enslaves her. The intercession of Sts. Habib, Gurias & Samona saves Euphemia and returns her to Edessa Life of St. Sophia and her daughter St. Euphemia the martyr: https://bit.ly/VitaEuphemiaSophia BL17134