St. Benildis

Benildis
Feastday: June 15
Death: 853

Spanish woman martyr, converted by the heroic death of St. Athanasius. A priest, St. Athanasius, died in the city of Córdoba at the hands of the Moors, the Islamic rulers of that era. Benildis converted during the martyrdom of St. Athanasius and she died at the stake the following day.

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Benildis Benildis Death: 853
Death: 853