Thomais of Alexandria
5th-century Egyptian saint
About Thomais of Alexandria
Lived 450 – 476 (aged 25–26).
Thomais of Alexandria (; born 5th century) was an Egyptian Christian saint and martyr, she is honored and celebrated in the Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church on April 14.
Early life Tomaida was born in the 5th century, she was native to Alexandria, Egypt. Eventually, Tomaida entered a marriage to a fisherman, her father-in-law soon became captivated and infatuated with Tomaida and endeavored to seduce her with his advances.
Whilst defending her chastity, she was stabbed to death by her father-in-law. After the incident, he went blind. He was tried and convicted and soon sentenced to be decapitated for his crime.
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Thomais of Alexandria's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomais of Alexandria?
5th-century Egyptian saint
When was Thomais of Alexandria born?
Thomais of Alexandria was born in 450 in Alexandria.
When did Thomais of Alexandria die?
Thomais of Alexandria died in 476.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Thomais of Alexandria
· DBpedia: Thomais of Alexandria
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