Episode 33: Saint Perpetua

February 13, 2024

The autobiography of Saint Perpetua, a martyr from the second century, tells of her trial and imprisonment at the hands of the Romans. After her death in the arena, a contemporary finished her story.

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source for Saint Perpetua’s story:
• Early Christian Writings: ( https://www.earlychristianwritings.com/actsperpetua.html )

news sources:
• Catholic News Agency ( https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/256624/detroit-cathedral-to-unveil-long-awaited-relics-life-sized-statues-of-12-apostles )
• National Catholic Register ( https://www.ncregister.com/features/beatification-advances-for-tortured-martyr-of-the-sacrament-of-confession )

Theme music is Mariam Matrem Virginem, played by a forest beggar.

The closing song is Let My Heart Be Burned by The Forest Beggars: https://forestbeggars.bandcamp.com/album/let-my-heart-be-burned