![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/St._Hripseme.jpg/640px-St._Hripseme.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Hripsime
Roman martyr in the 3rd century / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hripsime (Armenian: Հռիփսիմէ, died c. 290[2]), also called Rhipsime, Ripsime, Ripsima, Ripsimia, Ripsimus, Arbsima or Arsema (Ge'ez: አርሴማ) was a martyr of Roman origin; she and her companions in martyrdom are venerated as some of the first Christian martyrs of Armenia.[3]
Quick Facts Saint, Martyr ...
Hripsime Սուրբ Հռիփսիմէ | |
---|---|
![]() Icon at Saint Hripsime Church in Vagharshapat | |
Martyr | |
Born | 3rd century Rome, Italy |
Died | 9 October 290 Vagharshapat, Kingdom of Armenia |
Venerated in | |
Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
Major shrine | St. Hripsime Church, Echmiadzin |
Feast |
|
Attributes | Martyr's palm Crown Cross |
Patronage |
Close