Virgin, martyr (c.228). She openly professed her faith, refusing to return to idolatry; and was martyred in the persecution under Alexander Severus. Relics in the basilica named for her near the Roman Forum. Feast, Roman Calendar, January 30,. See also: patron saints index
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