A portrait of St. Rufina of Seville
St. Rufina of Seville
d. c. 287
Feast
July 19 · III c.
Patron of
Potters · Seville · Martyrs
Order
Virgin / Martyrs
Andalusian virgin martyrs (d. c. 287), Christian sisters and potters of Seville who refused to make idols of Adonis-Salambo and were arrested under Diocletian; Justa died of mistreatment in prison, Rufina was strangled. Patrons of Seville. Pre-Congregation; biography traditional.
Life & Times
Died: c. 287 · From: Spain.
Patronage
St. Rufina of Seville is invoked as the patron of potters, seville, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Rufina of Seville, 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.