They tried to burn her alive. They tried to feed her to lions. They failed - and she lived forever. This is the legend of St Thecla, the first virgin martyr.

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Acts of Paul and Thecla: http://www.earlychristianwritings.com/text/actspaul.html

Prayer for the Dying: https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/prayer-for-a-departing-soul.html

Catacomb of St Thecla in Rome: http://www.catacombeditalia.va/content/archeologiasacra/en/catacombs/by-provinces/rome/catacomb-of-st-thecla.html

Music: 'Come Thou Font,' traditional melody recorded by Taryn Harbridge and used with artist's permission (https://www.youtube.com/c/TarynHarbridge)