A portrait of St. Quiricus and St. Julitta
St. Quiricus and St. Julitta
c. 3rd century, traditional – c. 304, traditional
Feast
June 16 · IV c.
Patron of
Children · Mothers · Families · Martyrs
Order
Mother and Child / Martyrs
Mother and infant son martyrs (d. c. 304), of Iconium in Lycaonia; St. Julitta a Christian widow of noble family, fleeing the Diocletian persecution, was arrested at Tarsus with her three-year-old son. The governor's killing of the child for crying "I am a Christian" was followed by his execution of his mother. Pre-Congregation; biography traditional.
Life & Times
Born: c. 3rd century, traditional · Died: c. 304, traditional · From: Turkey / Tarsus, tradition.
Patronage
St. Quiricus and St. Julitta is invoked as the patron of children, mothers, families, 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. Quiricus and St. Julitta, 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.