The Church commemorates today St. Martyr Tatiana.
She was beheaded by Emperor Alexander Severus because she was a Christian and courageously confessed her faith in the Lord. She came from Rome, and her father was elected consul.
Saint Tatiana was made a deaconess in one of the churches and it is said that she also was a disciple of Peter and Paul.
She held a prominent position among Christians due to her illustrious family background and her zealous preaching. Despite her aristocratic origins, she refused to worship idols and remained steadfast in her faith in the Lord, which angered the idolaters.
During the persecution of Christians, Saint Tatiana was arrested and brought before the king. In an idolatrous temple, she prayed to God, causing an earthquake that destroyed the idols and part of the temple. As a result, she faced severe torture, including being thrown into fire and attacked by beasts, but she remained unharmed. She was ultimately beheaded.
The martyrdom of Saint Tatiana highlights the courage and boldness of women in standing up to those who oppose the truth, demonstrating their equality with men in this regard.
Source: Church of Cyprus