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Eudokia of Heliopolis

Eudokia of Heliopolis

Saint
March 1 · 100–107

Eudokia of Heliopolis (c. 100, Samaria — 107, Baalbek) — Saint, monk. Feast day: 1 March.

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Eudokia of Heliopolis was a Samarian woman who lived in the early second century. After being introduced to Christianity by a monk named Germanus, she abandoned her wealthy lifestyle to pursue a religious life. Following a period of prayer and fasting, she was baptized by Bishop Theodotus and eventually joined a monastery near Heliopolis, which is known today as Baalbek. She dedicated her resources to charitable works and lived as a monk until her death in 107 AD.

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