Hripsime
Martyr
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Hripsime, also called Rhipsime, Ripsime, Ripsima, Ripsimia, Ripsimus, Arbsima or Arsema was a martyr of Roman origin; she and her companions in martyrdom are venerated as some of the first Christian martyrs of Armenia. Wikipedia
Born: Rome, Italy
Died: October 9, 290 AD, Vagharshapat, Armenia
Place of burial: Saint Hripsime Church, Vagharshapat, Armenia
Canonized: Pre-Congregation
Patronage: Armenia; Armenians; Ethiopians; Eritreans
Venerated in: Catholic Church; Eastern Orthodox Church; Oriental Orthodox Church