The Holy Martyress Anthysa
Commemorated on December 8
The Holy Martyress Anthysa, wife of a Roman official, was baptised by Sainted Ambrose of Mediolanum (Milan). She recoiled from the offer of the city-governor's wife Sunilda to accept Arian baptism, and so was committed to the fire.
© 1996-2001 by translator Fr. S. Janos.
