Alberta of Agen

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Saint Alberta of Agen
Died286 AD
Agen
Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Feast March 11

Saint Alberta of Agen (died ca. 286) was a Roman venerated as a martyr and saint. Supposed to have been one of the first victims of Diocletian's persecutions, [1] she was tortured with Saint Faith and Saint Caprasius in Agen, France. According to tradition, some spectators objected to this, and were subsequently beheaded as well. Alberta is commemorated on March 11.

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References

  1. Abbey, Saint Augustine's; Press, Aeterna (1966). The Book of Saints. Aeterna Press. p. 56.