Saint Martha (French)

Saint Martha was the wife of Saint Amator. She is a locally venerated (non-canonized) saint in Langres, France.[1]

Martha and Amator were wed to please his parents. After the ceremony they agreed to live together as brother and sister. Martha subsequently became a nun and Amator received the clerical tonsure.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 St. Patrick. "Saint Joseph the Worker (Optional Memorial)". St. Patrick Catholic Church. Retrieved 31 December 2008.



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