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Eudokia (Greek Ευδοkία) was a Samarian woman who lived in Heliopolis of Phoenicia (present day Baalbek Lebanon). She was a very beautiful pagan and garnered her wealth by attracting wealthy lovers.Eudokia learned about Christianity from a monk by the name of Germanos. According to legend Eudokia asked him if she too could be saved from Judgment. Germanos instructed her to remain alone in her chamber for one week fasting and praying.
