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Thecla

Also known as Saint Thecla, Thekla

low

  • born. 1th centurylow · Wikidata P569
  • died. 1th centurylow · Wikidata P570

Heroine of the 2nd-century Acts of Paul and Thecla whose shrine at Seleucia was a major pilgrimage site.

Wikipedia extract

Thecla was a saint of the early Christian Church, and a reported follower of Paul the Apostle. The earliest record of her life comes from the ancient apocryphal Acts of Paul and Thecla.

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  • Acts of Paul · Early Christian Writings (Peter Kirby)Hub site; each linked translation keeps its own rights. Link only.

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  • Thecla · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q51885 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
  • Catholic Encyclopedia (1907-1912) article · Various (Catholic Encyclopedia)Accessed 2026-11-12 · 1907-1912 text public domain in the US; dated and confessional, use for history of reception
  • Acts of Paul · Early Christian Writings (Peter Kirby)Accessed 2026-11-12 · Hub site; each linked translation keeps its own rights. Link only.

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Thecla · DeChurched Atlas