Paulina of Rome
Saint Paulina (died c. 302) was a Roman martyr. Her feast day is celebrated on June 6.
Saint Paulina of Rome | |
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 Artemius, Candida, and Paulina in front of Saints Marcellinus and Peter, illustration from Speculum Maius (15th century). | |
| Died | Died in 302 Buried alive under a pile of stones |
| Feast | 6 June |
Saint Paulina was the daughter of Saints Artemius and Candida of Rome. She was converted to Christianity by Saint Peter the Exorcist and baptized by Saint Marcellinus.[1] According to tradition, she was martyred by being buried alive under a pile of stones.[2]
References
- "Santi Marcellino e Pietro Martiri". Santi e Beati (in Italian).
- "Saint Paulina of Rome". CatholicSaints.Info.
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