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Rhipsime sometimes called Hripsime (Armenian: Հռիփսիմէ) Ripsime Ripsima or Arsema (died c. 290) was an Armenian virgin and martyr of Roman origin. She and her companions in martyrdom are venerated as the first Christian martyrs of Armenia.According to legend Rhipsime was possibly of noble birth. She belonged to a community of virgins numbering 35 and under the leadership of Gayane in Rome; she was known to be extremely beautiful and attracted the notice of Diocletian.
