Cointha

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Saint Cointha
Martyr
Died249
Alexandria, Egypt
Venerated inRoman Catholic Church
CanonizedPre-congregation
Feast8 February

Cointha, also known as Quinta or "Cynthia", suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Trajanus Decius. Cointha was martyred by having her feet tied to a horse then being dragged through the streets of Alexandria.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ St. Cointha Catholic Online