St. Rebekah and Her Martyrs: The Mother Who Offered All

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Join us for a compelling episode as we delve into the inspiring and courageous lives of St. Rebekah and her five children: Agathon, Peter, John, Ammon, and Ammona. Hailing from Kemola, a village near Kus in Upper Egypt, they lived during the severe persecutions of Christians under Emperor Diocletian.

Discover how, while they were devoutly praying, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, announcing their glorious crown of martyrdom in the city of Shoubra, near Alexandria. Filled with immense joy at this divine vision, they promptly gave all their earthly possessions to the poor and released their servants, fully dedicating themselves to Christ.

Hear how St. Rebekah, a widow who raised her children in the fear of God, displayed extraordinary strength, en ... 

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