Cointha
| Saint Cointha | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Martyr | |
| Died |
249 Alexandria, Egypt |
| Venerated in | Roman Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-congregation |
| Feast | 8 February |
Cointha, also known as Quinta or "Cynthia", suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Trajanus Decius. Cointha was martyred by having her feet tied to a horse then being dragged through the streets of Alexandria.[1]
References
- ↑ St. Cointha Catholic Online
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