A portrait of St. Aurea of Ostia
St. Aurea of Ostia
d. c. 270
Feast
May 20 · III c.
Patron of
Ostia · Martyrs
Order
Virgin / Martyr
Christian woman of noble Roman family exiled to Ostia, killed by drowning with a millstone around her neck during the reign of Claudius Gothicus (c. 270). Patroness of Ostia; her relics rest at Castel Gandolfo. Feast May 20 / August 24.
Life & Times
Also known as: Aura; Chryse · Died: c. 270 · From: Ostia, Italy.
Patronage
St. Aurea of Ostia is invoked as the patron of ostia, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Aurea of Ostia, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.