12 year old girl burned alive for being faithful to God

[Rob2]

St Eulalia​

Celebrated on December 10th

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A child martyr , St Eulalia was one of the early Christian martyrs of Spain. The daughter of a noble family, during the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian, Eulalia refused to make sacrifices to the gods and was burnt alive at Merida in around 304. She was said to be only about 12 years old.

The Spanish poet Prudentius wrote that a white dove flew over her as she died and snow covered her dead body.

Many churches and monasteries were dedicated to her, notably in Toledo, Cordoba, and Barcelona. Palma Cathedral in Majorca has five 14th century paintings of her. She has also been venerated for centuries in north Africa, Italy and England .

St Eulalia of Mérida’s fiesa in Oviedo

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Basilica of St Eulalia in Merida

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(from ICN)

 

[ConfusedLucy]

Very brave at such a young age

 

[MountCarmel]

An example of the love of God, and spiritual constancy, that I would hope we could all emulate under such circumstances - alas I feel that most probably most of us would baulk at the physical consequences - that is why such saints are elevated and celebrated.

Please pray for us all dear Saint Eulalia, that we too may exhibit courage in our spiritual lives, and that our devotion to God comes first, over and above the concerns of this physical realm. Amen.