A portrait of St. Restituta of Africa
St. Restituta of Africa
d. c. 255 or 304
Feast
May 17 · III c.
Patron of
Ischia · Naples · Martyrs
Order
Virgin / Martyr
North African virgin martyr (d. c. 255 or 304), traditionally Roman-African virgin set adrift from Carthage in a burning boat with her companions for refusing to sacrifice; the boat reached Ischia near Naples bearing her uncorrupted body. Patron of Ischia; pre-Congregation cultus.
Life & Times
Died: c. 255 or 304 · From: Tunisia / Italy devotion.
Patronage
St. Restituta of Africa is invoked as the patron of ischia, naples, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Restituta of Africa, 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.