Know Your Saint Marys: St. Mary the Slave

An early Christian during the Roman era, St. Mary the Slave was tortured for being a Christian. According to catholic.org, she suffered "unspeakable horrors." Although she survived her torture, she is still celebrated as a martyr for her intense suffering. Imagine the perseverence Mary must have had to withstand and even survive torture. Her life was not even her own, and yet she kept living for Christ. An inspiring example.