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Philothei of Athens

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Overview of her life
*After three years, her husband passed away.
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*When she was 25 y.o., both of her parents died.
:As an 'orphan' this freed Revoula to begin a more austere life. She strived for abstinence, vigilance and prayers.
 
*In a vision, Revoula was ordered to build a convent for women in the name of St Andrew, the First-called.
:This convent is located at the present site of the Archdiocese of Athens, west of the church.
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