Perpetua and Felicity were subjected to a fierce cow (or ox). The account of their martyrdom includes interesting details, such as the fact that when Perpetua’s garment was torn, she drew it ...

But for many of us, it brings to mind the early Christians executed by the Roman Empire, perhaps even thrown to the wild beasts, like Perpetua and Felicity. One’s imagination is easily captured ...

Perpetua’s own son was left in the care of her family. Some Christian women rejected motherhood in favour of devoting themselves exclusively to their faith, either through martyrdom or ...