Pia of Carthage
Saint Pia of Carthage was an early Christian martyr and suffered martyrdom around 300 in Carthage , a modern suburb of the city of Tunis , in northern Tunisia, together with Saint Picaria and 38 other Christians, presumably by crucifixion .
The female first name Pia comes from Latin and means the pious or the faithful to duty .
Remembrance day
The feast day of Saints Pia and Picaria is January 19th .
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SURNAME | Pia of Carthage |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | early Christian martyr |
DATE OF BIRTH | 3rd century |
DATE OF DEATH | at 300 |
Place of death | Carthage |