July 24 Fast Martyr and Passion-Bearer Boris, in Holy Baptism Romanus (1015). . St. Athenagoras of Athens (914). Martyr Christina of Tyre (ca. 300). Ven. Polycarp, Archimandrite of the Kiev Caves (1182). SAINT CHRISTINA The Martyr Christina lived during the third century. She was born into a rich family, and her father was governor of Tyre. By the age of 11 the girl was exceptionally beautiful, and many wanted to marry