Holy Martyr Antonina (III–IV)

The holy Martyr Antonina (III–IV) suffered in Nicaea during the persecution of Christians under the Emperor Maximian (284–305). After cruel tortures Saint Antonina was thrown into prison, but she could in no way be forced to deny Christ. Angels appeared to the saint and strengthened her. Saint Antonina was laid on a red-hot iron anvil, but she remained unharmed. After many tortures the holy martyr was put into a sack and thrown into a lake.