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Thecla

1st-century saint

PersonhumanQ51885

Also known as Thecla of Iconium · Tekla z Ikonia · St. Thecla

Born: 1st century
Died: 1st century
Birthplace: Konya
Place of death: Konya
Occupation: theologian

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Thecla was a saint of the early Christian Church, and a reported follower of Paul the Apostle. The earliest record of her life comes from the ancient apocryphal Acts of Paul and Thecla.

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Sex or gender: female
Feast day: September 24
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1.Stated in Q24503791
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Canonization status: saint
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1.Stated in Q24503791
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Given name: Thekla
Name in native language: Θέκλα
Subject has role: Christian martyr
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1.Stated in A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints
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Virgin
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1.Stated in A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints
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