Saint Afra was a Christian martyr who lived in Augsburg during the late 3rd and early 4th centuries. Originally from Cyprus, she was dedicated to the goddess Venus by her mother, Hilaria, and reportedly worked as a prostitute or temple servant. Following the teachings of Bishop Narcissus, she and her family converted to Christianity. During the Diocletian persecution, she refused to perform pagan sacrifices, leading to her execution in 304.