Saint Theoclia is an Egyptian martyr and

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from the 4th century AD. Saint Theoclia was the wife of

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. They were separated at Alexandria, at which point

was sent to Ansena where he was eventually martyred, while Saint Theoclia was sent to Sa El Hagar. The governor of the city attempted to persuade her to renounce Christianity, but she refused. She was subsequently beaten until her flesh was torn, and then placed in prison. Her hagiography states that an angel appeared to her in prison, comforted her, and healed her wounds. Many prisoners who witnessed this miracle became

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and were later martyred. Saint Theoclia was eventually beheaded on 11 Pashons.

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Saints from Roman Egypt 4th-century Roman women 4th-century Egyptian women 4th-century Christian martyrs Late Ancient Christian female saints 4th-century Christian saints Year of birth unknown Angelic visionaries {{Saint-stub