Blandina was a Christian martyr who lived in Lugdunum, the Roman city now known as Lyon, during the late second century. As a slave, she was arrested alongside her master during a period of persecution under the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Despite her physical frailty, she is remembered for her steadfastness during intense trials in the local amphitheater. Her story, preserved in early ecclesiastical writings, highlights her role as a source of spiritual strength for her fellow believers, particularly the young Ponticus.