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Blandina and her companions were martyred in 177 at Lyons. Blandina, a slave, would not back down even as her companions were tortured and marytred, saying "I am a Christian, and nothing vile is done among us." For her faith, she was beaten, burned and then wrapped in a net and tossed to a bull in front of spectators in an ampitheater.

Collect:

Grant, O Lord, we beseech thee, that we who keep the feast of the holy martyrs Blandina and her companions may be rooted and grounded in love of thee, and may endure the sufferings of this life for the glory that shall be revealed in us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.