St. Christina of Bolsena

St. Christina of Bolsena was a young virgin martyr of the early Church, persecuted for her Christian faith. Despite enduring severe tortures, she remained faithful to Christ until her death. Her relics are venerated in Bolsena, Italy, where a miraculous Eucharistic event is also associated with her name.

St. Christina of Bolsena was born in the 3rd century into a noble pagan family in Tuscany, Italy. According to tradition, her father, a Roman magistrate, discovered her conversion to Christianity and, enraged by her faith, subjected her to horrific tortures in an attempt to force her to renounce Christ.

Refusing to abandon her beliefs, Christina was imprisoned and subjected to brutal persecution. She was scourged, thrown into a dungeon, and later cast into a lake with a heavy millstone tied around her neck. However, miraculously, she survived, as angels were said to have lifted her out of the water.

Undeterred, her persecutors continued their relentless torment. She was placed on a burning grill, had her tongue cut out, and was eventually killed by arrows or a sword. Despite these sufferings, she remained steadfast in her faith, encouraging others to believe in Christ.

Her martyrdom inspired many, and she became venerated as a powerful intercessor. The town of Bolsena, where her relics are enshrined, later became famous for the Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena, which influenced the institution of the Feast of Corpus Christi.

St. Christina is honored as a model of unwavering faith and perseverance. Her legacy continues through devotion to her in Italy and beyond, where she is invoked for courage in trials.

Feast Day

24-7-

Birth Date

--3rd Century

Died Date

--3rd Century

Canonised Date

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Bolsena, Italy

"Saint Christina of Bolsena, faithful servant of God, You endured suffering for your love of Christ. Intercede for us that we may remain steadfast in faith, Courageous in trials, and steadfast in hope. May your example of devotion inspire us always. Through Christ our Lord, Amen."
ST. CHRISTINA OF BOLSENA

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ST. CHRISTINA OF BOLSENA

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