Martyr
Saint Dorothy
Saint Dorothy was a virgin martyr who, legend says, sent roses and apples from paradise before her execution.
Patron saint of
Florists, Gardeners, Brides
- Feast
- February 6
- Era
- 4th Century
- Place
- Caesarea
At a Glance
Saint Dorothy
- Feast Day
- February 6
- Era
- 4th Century
- Primary Place
- Caesarea
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Florists, Gardeners, Brides
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Overview
Saint Dorothy
Saint Dorothy was a virgin martyr who, legend says, sent roses and apples from paradise before her execution.
Feast day: February 6
Patronage
Florists, Gardeners, Brides
Connected Places
- Caesarea, Turkey: Her martyrdom site
- Rome, Italy: Santa Dorotea Church
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