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Rufina, St.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Christian martyr, under Valerian, at Rome. Her suitor, to avoid danger, renounced Christianity, and endeavored to dissuade Rufina from her profession. She remained steadfast, and her suitor, finding her unyielding. informed against her and occasioned her arrest. Although tortured several times, she remained inflexible, and was beheaded A.D. 257.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Rufina, St.'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​r/rufina-st.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
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