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Saint Tanca (died 637) is the name of a sixth-century French Roman Catholic saint.

Tanca was born in Troyes, France. She was killed while defending her virginity when attacked by a servant. She was viewed as a martyr. Her cultus dates from the early 7th century.[1] Her feast day is celebrated October 10.

References

  1. ^ Wasyliw, Patricia Healy. Martyrdom, Murder, and Magic: Child Saints and Their Cults in Medieval Europe, Peter Lang, 2008, p. 83ISBN 9780820427645


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