Martyr St. Alexandra, the Empress and wife of Emperor Diocletion, was so impressed by the courage and martyrdom of St. George that she became a Christian and fell under the same persecution. She also was condemned to be beheaded but when she arrived at the place of execution she asked to be allowed to sit down. Her request was granted. She sat down and died quietly before the executioners could carry out their task. Her feast day is 4 Mayl.
Source: http://www.orthodoxchristian.info
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