It has never been too much task for the chroniclers of the history of the Catholic Church to highlight the connection the world’s oldest Christian organization has with Africa and Africans. Support Pan-African Journalism SubscribeWe do not even know the actual years Perpetua and Felicity were born or when they died. This is understandably difficult due to the obvious reason that no one was writing with us in mind 2,000 years ago. However, there exists a text known as Passio SS Perpetuae et Felicitatis or The Passion of Perpetua and Felicity. The two women are now considered martyrs of the Catholic church and in commemoration of their faith, the church celebrates a feast every March 7.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 02, 2020 12:56 UTC