Ariadne of Phrygia

2nd-century Christian saint
The basics

Quick Facts

Intro2nd-century Christian saint
PlacesTurkey
Saint
Work fieldReligion
Gender
Female
Death130Phrygia, Turkey
The details

Biography

Saint Ariadne of Phrygia (died 130 AD) is a 2nd-century Christian saint. According to legend, she was a slave in the household of a Phrygian prince. She refused to participate in rites to a pagan god as part of the prince's birthday celebration. As she was fleeing the Roman authorities, she fell through a chasm in a ridge and was entombed.

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