Saint Martina of Rome – Virgin and Martyr

ST. MARTINA

Saint Martina was a Roman virgin and martyr who lived in the early 3rd century. Born into a noble Christian family, she chose a life of chastity and charity after her parents' death. During the persecution under Emperor Alexander Severus, she was arrested for refusing to renounce her faith. Despite enduring various tortures, she remained steadfast and was ultimately beheaded. Her relics were discovered in 1634, and a basilica was built in her honor near the Mamertine Prison in Rome.

Saint Martina was a Christian virgin and martyr from Rome, commemorated on January 30. Born into a wealthy family, she chose a life of piety and charity after her parents' death, distributing her inheritance to the poor. During the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, she was arrested for refusing to renounce her Christian faith and was subjected to various tortures. Miraculously, she survived these trials, including being thrown to wild beasts and cast into a burning furnace. Ultimately, she was beheaded, and her steadfast faith led to her veneration as a saint.

Her relics were discovered in 1634 near the Mamertine Prison in Rome, leading to the construction of a basilica dedicated to her memory. Saint Martina is considered a patron saint of Rome and is invoked by nursing mothers.

Feast Day

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Her relics were discovered on October 25, 1634, in a crypt near the Mamertine Prison in Rome. A basilica was later dedicated to her memory.

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