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Righteous Theodora of Arta

Also known as Theodora Petraliphaina · Theodora the Queen

Consort of Michael II Komnenos Doukas of Epirus (c. 1225-after 1270). She endured family suffering, later embracing a devout life, and founded the convent of St. George in Arta, where she is venerated.

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Notes

Greek local saint of Arta, Epirus.

Sources: J. Sanidopoulos, johnsanidopoulos.com; GOARCH calendar