Saint Gorgonia
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For cnidarians of the order Alcyonacea, see Gorgonian.
Saint Gorgonia (Greek: Αγία Γοργονία) (died 23 February[1] 375) was the daughter of Saint Gregory the Elder and Saint Nonna. She is remembered in both Eastern and Western Churches for her piety as a married woman.
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Gorgonia | |
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Born | unknown Nazianzus, Cappadocia (modern-day Nenizi, Gülağaç, Aksaray, Turkey) |
Died | 23 February 375 |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
Feast | 23 February (Eastern Orthodox Church) 9 December (Roman Catholic Church) |
Patronage | people afflicted by bodily ills or sickness |
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