Thecla

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Saint
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Paul_the_Apostle
her mother
feminine spirituality
the role of women in the church
the concept of martyrdom
the virtue of patience
the concept of female saints
the theme of conversion
the early church's view on women
the role of faith in overcoming adversity
the_early_Christian_community
the_spread_of_Christianity_in_Asia_Minor
feminist_interpretations_of_Christianity
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Iconium
gptkbp:celebratedIn gptkb:Eastern_Orthodox_Church
gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:depictedIn gptkb:The_Acts_of_Paul_and_Thecla
theological discussions
various religious texts
iconography
literature and art throughout history
gptkbp:depicts a cross
a lion
a book
various paintings and sculptures
gptkbp:feastDay September 24
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod martyrdom
a forced marriage
gptkbp:historicalContext 1st century AD
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Thecla
gptkbp:influenced Christian_hagiography
gptkbp:influencedBy the Apostle Paul
the_teachings_of_Jesus_Christ
early_Christian_teachings
gptkbp:knownFor her missionary work
her unwavering faith
her influence on later saints
her trials and tribulations
her vow of chastity
her example of devotion
her story of resilience
her_role_in_early_Christian_history
her_legacy_in_Christian_tradition
her_conversion_to_Christianity
her_impact_on_Christian_thought
gptkbp:notable_event healing the sick
gptkbp:patronage protection against sexual violence
gptkbp:performedBy wild beasts
gptkbp:portrayedBy a young woman
gptkbp:symbol lamb
gptkbp:veneratedIn gptkb:Christianity