St. Dorothea - Paperback

by Eliza Allen Starr (Author)

St. Dorothea is a novel written by Eliza Allen Starr. The book tells the story of a young woman named Dorothea, who lives in ancient Rome during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. Dorothea is a devout Christian and is known for her kindness and generosity towards the poor.Despite her piety, Dorothea is forced to marry a wealthy and powerful Roman senator named Theophilus. Theophilus is cruel and abusive towards Dorothea, and she is forced to endure his mistreatment for many years.However, Dorothea's faith remains strong, and she continues to help those in need. She becomes known as a saint among the Christian community and is eventually martyred for her beliefs.St. Dorothea is a powerful and inspiring story of faith, love, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It offers a glimpse into the lives of early Christians and the challenges they faced in a world that was hostile to their beliefs.THIS 16 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Patron Saints, by Eliza Allen Starr. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766141942.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.