Euphrosyne of Alexandria, also called Euphrosynē, was an Egyptian saint who disguised herself as a male to enter a monastery and live, for 38 years, as an ascetic. Her feast day is celebrated on September 25 by the Greek Orthodox Church and Byzantine Rite Catholics, on September 27 by the Episcopal Church, and on January 16 by the Roman Catholic Church.
Christian feast day: Euphrosyne of Alexandria
On September 25, in the year 0, Christian feast day: Euphrosyne of Alexandria. This event is recorded as a Holidays event in the history of September 25, a notable event in this corner of history.
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