A portrait of St. Rufina of Rome
St. Rufina of Rome
d. c. 257
Feast
July 10 · III c.
Patron of
Sisters · Martyrs · Roman devotion
Order
Virgin / Martyr
Roman virgin martyrs (d. c. 257), sisters of senatorial family beheaded under Valerian in the Silva Nigra outside Rome for refusing forced marriage to pagans. Pre-Congregation; biography traditional.
Life & Times
Died: c. 257 · From: Italy.
Patronage
St. Rufina of Rome is invoked as the patron of sisters, martyrs, roman devotion. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
Shop St. Rufina of Rome Products
Devotional items honoring St. Rufina of Rome, from our Sancta Lumina collection and beyond.
About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Rufina of Rome, 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.