A portrait of St. Valentina and St. Thea
St. Valentina and St. Thea
d. c. 308
Feast
July 25 · IV c.
Patron of
Martyrs · Women under persecution
Order
Virgins / Martyrs
Palestinian-Egyptian virgin martyrs (d. c. 308), young Christian women martyred at Caesarea in Palestine under Maximinus Daia; Valentina (an Egyptian) reportedly threw down a pagan altar before her execution. Recorded by Eusebius. Pre-Congregation.
Life & Times
Died: c. 308 · From: Palestine / Egypt, tradition.
Patronage
St. Valentina and St. Thea is invoked as the patron of martyrs, women under persecution. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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Catholic saints, including St. Valentina and St. Thea, 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.