Irene of Tomar was a Christian who was martyred for her faith in Visigothic Portugal. Her parents, wishing to protect her, sent her to a convent school and a private tutor. The only times she left her house was to attend Mass or pray at the sanctuary of Saint Peter. The legend of her life is possibly little more than that.

October 20

• Tomar
• Portugal
• Santarém
• Loures

c. 635

c. 653

Canonized

10

Q440084

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