Vetula

ON SAINT VETULA,

MARTYR AMONG THE GREEKS.

From a Ms. Synaxarion.

Vetula, Martyr among the Greeks (S.)

G. H.

This holy Martyr we have found in the Ms. Menaea, kept at Dijon in the college of the Society, where these are held: On the same day, the holy Vetula (Old Woman), is finished by the sword. The same day XV June, Holy Vetula by the sword ends her life: And these verses are added, indicating her generous mind.

Does the Old Woman sacrifice to the gods, or shall the sword be stretched to thee?

I rejoice, let it be stretched: for I do not sacrifice to the gods.

The sword is stretched, Old Woman, unless thou shalt sacrifice to the gods.

Well done, let it be stretched: for I do not sacrifice to the gods.