Laura of Cordoba
Life
Holy Martyr Saint Laura was born in Cordoba, Spain and lived under Muslim rule during the 9th century. Following the death of her husband she left the world to become a nun at Cuteclara monastery and eventually became abbess. Cuteclara was one of several Christian monastic communities in the region and suffered persecution for the Gospel of Christ.
Martyrdom
Steadfast in her devotion and love for Christ, Laura was martyred by Muslims in 864 under the rule of Al-Andalu, who took her captive and scalded her to death by placing her in a vat of boiling lead. She is numbered among the 48 Holy Martyrs of Cordoba.
Veneration
Saint Laura of Cordoba is venerated in both the Orthodox Church (October 19) and Roman Catholic Church (October 21). It is said her relics are still venerated in Spain.
"O martyrs of Cordoba, perfect eulogy of Iberia, ye have fought the good fight and exalted the Orthodox Faith, denouncing the beliefs of the lawless Hagarenes and with great boldness proclaiming Christ to be the Only Son of God. Therefore do ye intercede for us, that our souls may be granted peace and great mercy."
- Troparion to the Martyrs of Cordoba, Tone III
Sources
- wikipedia: Saint_Laura
- wikipedia: Martyrs_of_Córdoba
- johnsanidopoulos.com - Saint Laura of Cordoba
- Uncut Mountain Supply - Saint Laura of Cordoba
