Saint Moura | |
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Mart Moura | |
Born | 3rd Century Upper Egypt |
Died | 283 Ansena, Egypt |
Venerated in | Eastern Orthodox Churches, Oriental Orthodox Churches and Catholic Churches |
Major shrine | Different places in Lebanon |
Feast | |
Attributes | Martyr |
Saint Moura, also known as Mart Moura, is a Christian martyr of the third century and is honored in Egypt and the Middle East. Her feast is celebrated on 3 May and on 25 September, 5 Hathor and 8 Pashons in the Coptic church.[2] Several churches are dedicated to her, especially in northern Lebanon, as well as a monastery in Ehden.