A portrait of St. Valerian of Rome
St. Valerian of Rome
d. c. 229, traditional
Feast
April 14 · III c.
Patron of
Husbands · Converts · Martyrs
Order
Layman / Martyr
Roman martyr (d. c. 229, traditional), husband of St. Cecilia who according to legend converted at his marriage and was martyred with his brother Tiburtius under Alexander Severus. Pre-Congregation; biography traditional.
Life & Times
Died: c. 229, traditional · From: Rome, Italy.
Patronage
St. Valerian of Rome is invoked as the patron of husbands, converts, martyrs. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Valerian 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.