Felicitas (d. 203)
Felicitas (d. 203)
Christian saint and martyr. Name variations: Felicita; Felicitas of Carthage. Executed on Mar 7, 203, in the amphitheater at Carthage; children: at least one.
As a Christian, was put to death by Hilarianus (then governor of Africa) during the games; her last days were detailed in the diary of Perpetua, now known as "The Martyrdom of Saints Perpetua and Felicitas."
See also Women in World History.
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