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Virgin Martyrs Zenaida and Philonilla of Tarsus

Also known as Zenais · Philonilla

Women of Tarsus related to the Apostle Paul, learned in medicine, who treated the sick freely and preached Christ.

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Notes

Distinct from Martyr Zenaida of Caesarea (OS-1310).

Sources: OCA Synaxarion (oca.org), Lives of the Saints