Feast February 8
Cointha
Martyr · Feast February 8
Biography
Cointha, also known as Quinta or "Cynthia", suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Trajanus Decius. Cointha was martyred by having her feet tied to a horse then being dragged through the streets of Alexandria.
Feast day
February 8
Death date
249
Canonization status
Canonized
Feast month
2
Feast day of month
8
