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St. Marina's Hermitage

Saint Marina was born in the 3rd century to a prominent pagan priest in Antioch of Pisidia. After losing her mother in infancy, she was raised by a devout Christian nanny who quietly taught her the love of Jesus Christ. 

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By age 15, Marina’s vibrant faith could no longer be hidden. When she courageously declared herself a Christian and refused to marry the local Roman governor, she was disowned by her father and thrown into prison. While locked away, the devil physically manifested as a terrifying dragon to try to break her spirit. Unshaken, the teenage saint prayed fervently, made the sign of the Cross, and famously defeated the adversary by striking him with a hammer. 

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Because a young teenager overthrew the prince of darkness through nothing but pure faith, Saint Marina is deeply cherished in the Orthodox Church as a mighty protector of children, families, and the home against temptation and spiritual darkness.