July 16th

Blessed Amata of Jesus de Gordon and Companions, Martyrs of Orange

Blessed · Common of Virgin Martyrs · Orange, France · d. 1794

At Orange, likewise in France, Blessed Amata of Jesus (Marie-Rose) de Gordon and six companions, virgins and martyrs, who, having refused in the same persecution to give up the religious life, were condemned to death and joyfully received the palm of martyrdom.

Latin Original

Arausióne item in Gállia, beatárum Amátz a Iesu (Maríze Rosz) de Gordon et sex sociárum,? vírginum et mártyrum, quz, cum in eádem persecutióne vitam religiósam depónere renuissent, cápite damnátz sunt et palmam martyrii gaudéntes recepérunt.