A portrait of St. Eulalia of Barcelona
St. Eulalia of Barcelona
c. 290 – c. 303
Feast
February 12 · IV c.
Patron of
Barcelona · Sailors · Young martyrs
Order
Virgin / Martyr
Spanish virgin martyr (c. 290-c. 303), 13-year-old who according to legend defied the Diocletian persecution at Barcelona, suffered thirteen tortures, and was crucified on an X-shaped cross. Patron of Barcelona, where her relics rest in the cathedral. Some scholars consider her a Catalan duplicate of St. Eulalia of Mérida.
Life & Times
Born: c. 290 · Died: c. 303 · From: Spain / Barcelona.
Patronage
St. Eulalia of Barcelona is invoked as the patron of barcelona, sailors, young martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Eulalia of Barcelona, 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.