Felicity of Carthage

died March 7, 203

Early Church Martyr

In the arena, another will be in me who will suffer for me

Biography

A slave and companion of Perpetua, martyred together in the Carthage arena. She gave birth in prison just days before her execution and refused to deny Christ.

Faith & Testimony

When mocked for crying out in labor pain, Felicity replied that in the arena, Christ would suffer in her. Her courage alongside Perpetua has inspired Christians for nearly two millennia.

Sources

Felicity — Wikipedia — Companion of Perpetua, martyred in Carthage
The Passion of Saints Perpetua and Felicitas — The shared martyrdom account of Perpetua and Felicity, one of the earliest and most moving documents of the early church
Early Church Texts: Passion of Perpetua and Felicitas — English translation of the full text including Felicity's story