Also Known as: St. Dorothy of Caesaria, Dorothea
Patron Saint: Florists
Memorial: February 6th
Born: Late 200s
Died: February 6th, 311
Why she is venerated by the Holy Roman Catholic Church:
Vowed a life of virginity and marriage only to Christ
Dedicated her life to God and spent a great deal of time planting beautiful flowers and fruit in memory of Christ
Refused to worship idols
Martyr during the persecutions of diocletian
Miracles:
During her trial at the end of winter season, the prosecuting lawyer mockingly asked Dorothea to bring the fruits and flowers from her bridegroom's garden. The day after she was executed, the fruits were left at his doorstep by an angel. The lawyer converted to Christ shortly after.
Saint Dorothy Charm Medal
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