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Dorothea of Caesarea

"Saint Dorothy (Dorothea, Dora; Italian: Santa Dorotea, Spanish: Santa Dorotea; died ca. 311) is a 4th-century virgin martyr who was executed at Caesarea Mazaca. Evidence for her actual historical existence or acta is very sparse. She is called a martyr of the Diocletianic Persecution, although her death occurred after the resignation of Diocletian himself. She should not be confused with another 4th-century saint, Dorothea of Alexandria.

She and Theophilus are mentioned in the Roman Martyrology as martyrs of Caesarea in Cappadocia, with a feast day on 6 February. She is thus officially recognized as a saint, but because there is scarcely any non-legendary knowledge about her, she is no longer (since 1969) included in the General Roman Calendar." - (en.wikipedia.org 23.03.2020)

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Hl. DorotheaDie Heilige Dorothea mit dem Früchtkorb und dem KnabenS. Dorothea
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Was depicted (Actor) Dorothea of Caesarea
Printing plate produced Urs Graf (1485-1528)

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