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Perpetua and Felicity

Perpetua and Felicity were two brave women who lived a long time ago. They stood up for what they believed in and were willing to die for their beliefs.

Perpetua was a young mother who lived in ancient Rome. She was a Christian, which meant that she believed in Jesus Christ. But in those days, not everyone in Rome was a Christian. In fact, many people thought that Christians were strange and dangerous.

One day, Perpetua was arrested for being a Christian. She was put in prison and told that she would be killed if she didn't give up her beliefs. But Perpetua refused to change her mind. She knew that she would be rewarded in heaven for standing up for Jesus.

Felicity was also a Christian who lived in ancient Rome. She was a slave and was pregnant when she was arrested. Like Perpetua, Felicity was told to give up her beliefs or face death. But Felicity refused to betray her faith. She gave birth to her baby while she was in prison, and even though she was in pain, she didn't complain.

Both Perpetua and Felicity were eventually killed for their beliefs. They became known as martyrs, which means someone who dies for their beliefs. But their story did not end there. People who heard about their bravery were inspired to become Christians themselves. Perpetua and Felicity became symbols of courage and faith that are still remembered today.