Fictional CharacterFemale
Febronia z Nisibis
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryPhebronia of Nisibis, also known as Phebronia of Sebapte, was a nun at Nisibis, Roman Empire. She suffered persecution under Diocletian, who offered her freedom if she renounced her faith and married his nephew, Lysimachus, who had been leaning towards conversion to Christianity. Febronia refused and was tortured, suffered mutilation and death. Lysimachus, witnessing her suffering, converted.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
November 30, 283
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Date of death
November 30, 303
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Occupations & fields
nun