A portrait of St. Eulalia of Mérida
St. Eulalia of Mérida
c. 292 – 304
Feast
December 10 · IV c.
Patron of
Mérida · Young martyrs · Runaways
Order
Virgin / Martyr
Spanish virgin martyr (c. 292-304), young girl of Mérida martyred under Diocletian and Maximian; celebrated by the poet Prudentius in the "Peristephanon." Patron of Mérida and Oviedo.
Life & Times
Born: c. 292 · Died: 304 · From: Spain / Mérida.
Patronage
St. Eulalia of Mérida is invoked as the patron of mérida, young martyrs, runaways. 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 Mérida, 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.