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French Roman Catholic saintFor other uses, see Tanca (disambiguation).
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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 is considered to be a martyr. Her cultus dates from the early 7th century. Her feast day is celebrated October 10.

References

  1. Wasyliw, Patricia Healy (2008). Martyrdom, Murder, and Magic: Child Saints and Their Cults in Medieval Europe. Peter Lang. p. 83. ISBN 978-0-8204-2764-5.


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