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Sainte Eugenia was a daughter of a pagan judge, Philip, who joined a monasstery pretending to be a man. She was elected abbot because of her piety and administrative abilities. However, an evil wonan falsely accused Eugenia of trying to assault her. The capital shows the scene in the court, where the accuser (left) points to Eugenia. Eugenia (center) bares her breasts to prove that she is a woman and thus innocent of the crime. To the right, Philip, the seated judge, raises his hands in astonishment.
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Salet, p. 187.
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