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Christian feast day: Catherine of Alexandria and its related observances
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Catherine of Alexandria
Early 4th century Christian virgin martyr
Catherine of Alexandria, also spelled Katherine, was, according to tradition, a Christian saint and virgin, who was martyred in the early 4th century at the hands of the emperor Maxentius. According to her hagiography, she was both a princess and a noted scholar who became a…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Saint Catherine's Day
Religious feast day
Saint Catherine's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Catherine or Catterntide, is 25 November. It has retained its popularity throughout the centuries. It commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)