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Saint Martha

Saint Martha

Saint Martha can refer to several religious figures in Christianity:

*Martha, a Biblical character and contemporary of Jesus
*Saints Maris, Martha, Abachum and Audifax, third century martyrs killed for their faith
*Saint Martha, mother of Symeon Stylites the Younger, a saint in the Eastern Orthodox church


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