A portrait of St. Roderick of Córdoba
St. Roderick of Córdoba
d. 857
Feast
March 13 · IX c.
Patron of
Córdoba martyrs · Brothers · Persecuted Christians
Order
Priest / Martyr
Mozarabic priest and martyr of Córdoba (d. 857), Andalusian priest of Cabra; betrayed to Muslim authorities by his apostate brother as a supposed Muslim apostate, beheaded after long imprisonment with St. Solomon. Recorded by St. Eulogius in the "Memoriale Sanctorum."
Life & Times
Died: 857 · From: Spain.
Patronage
St. Roderick of Córdoba is invoked as the patron of córdoba martyrs, brothers, persecuted christians. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Roderick of Córdoba, 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.