Johann Peter Kirsch

“ To the same narrative clearly belongs the conclusion of the story of Afra's martyrdom, in which mention is made of the mother and three handmaidens of Afra (Digna, Eunomia or Eumenia, and Eutropia or Euprepia) , who, after the remains of the martyr were placed in the tomb, themselves suffered martyrdom by fire. ”

“ Afra, and the story of her martyrdom. The former is of later origin, and has not the least claim to historical credibility, being merely a legendary narrative of Carlovingian times, drawn up with the intention of connecting with St. Afra the organization of the church of Augsburg. It relates that the grandparents of Afra came from Cyprus to Augsburg and were there initiated into the worship of Venus. Afra was given over as a prostitute to the service of the goddess by her own mother Hilaria, or Hilara. ”

“ Tillemont, Mem. pour servir à l'hist. eccl., V. 271, 693; Rettberg, Kircheng. Deutschlands (Göttingen, 1846) , I, 144 sqq.; Friedrich, Kircheng. Deutschlands (Bamberg, 1867) , I, 186 sqq., 427 sqq,; Hauck, Kircheng. ”