The story of the Christian woman who gave Rodrigues a cucumber.
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First Meeting
First Meeting
The Cucumber
When Rodrigues was captured, Monica gave him a cucumber from her bosom. She was manacled. She told him her Christian name was Monica.
Her Faith
She believed in Heaven as a place without taxes or suffering. Brother Ishida had baptized her.
Significance
Martyrdom
Martyrdom
The Drowning
Monica was wrapped in a straw mat and thrown into the sea. She was one of the three Christians Garrpe tried to save. She did not apostatize.
Significance
