St. Alphonsus Liguori was a bishop, founder of the Redemptorist Congregation, and a Doctor of the Church. A prodigy, he earned his doctorate at sixteen and practiced law before dedicating himself to God in 1723. Ordained in 1726, he preached missions and later founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer in 1732. Despite challenges, he expanded his work and became a bishop in 1762, tirelessly serving the poor and clergy. Afflicted by severe rheumatism, he resigned in 1775. He endured betrayal but remained devoted to faith, writing influential theological works. He died in 1787, leaving a lasting legacy. St. Alphonsus Liguori Time Period: 1696-1787 Feast Day: August 1 Title/Attributes: Bishop, Doctor of the Church Location of Relic: Back Right Reliquary - Right Section Type of Relic: Bones St. Alphonsus Liguori was a bishop, founder of the Redemptorist Congregation and he is a Doctor of the Church. Educated at the University of Napes, Alphonsus received his doctorate at the age of sixteen. By age nineteen he was practicing law, but he saw the transitory nature of the secular world, and after a brief time, retreated from the law courts and his fame. Visiting the local Hospital for Incurables on August 28, 1723, he had a vision and was told to consecrate his life solely to God. In response, Alphonsus dedicated himself to the religious life, even while suffering persecution from his family. He finally agreed to become a priest but to live at home (a custom at the time) as a member of a group of secular missionaries. He was ordained on December 21, 1726, and he spent six years giving missions throughout Naples. In April 1729, Alphonsus went to live at the Chinese College, founded in Naples by Father Matthew Ripa, the Apostle of China. There he met Bishop Thomas Falcoia, founder of the Congregation of Pious Workers. This lifelong friendship aided Alphonsus, as did his association with a mystic, Sister Mary Celeste. With their help, Alphonsus founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer on November 9, 1732. The Foundation faced immediate problems, and after just one year, Alphonsus found himself with only one lay brother, his other companions having left to form their own religious group. He started again, recruited new members, and in 1743 became the prior of two new congregations, one for men and one for women. Pope Benedict XIV gave his approval for the men's congregation in 1749 and for the women's in 1750. Alphonsus was preaching missions in the rural areas and writing. He refused to become the bishop of Palermo but in 1762 had to accept the papal command to accept the see of St. Agatha of the Goths near Naples. Here he discovered more than thirty thousand uninstructed men and women and four hundred indifferent priests. For thirteen years Alphonsus fed the poor, instructed families, reorganized the seminary and religious houses, taught theology, and wrote. His austerities were rigorous, and he suffered daily the pain from rheumatism that was beginning to deform his body. He spent several years having to drink from tubes because his head was so bent forward. An attack of rheumatic fever from May 1768 to June 1769, left him paralyzed. He was not allowed to resign his see until 1775. In 1780, Alphonsus was tricked into signing a submission for royal approval for his congregation. This submission altered the original rule, and as a result Alphonsus was denied any authority among the Redemptorists. Deposed and excluded from his own congregation, Alphonsus suffered great anguish. But he overcame and went to experience visions, perform miracles, and give prophecies. He died peacefully on August 1, 1787, at Nocera di Pagani, near Naples, as the Angelus was ringing. His writings on moral, theological and ascetic matters had great impact and have survived through the years, especially his Moral Theology and his Glories of Mary. He was buried at the monastery of the Pagani near Naples. In liturgical art he is depicted bent double with rheumatism or as a young priest. St. Alphonsus Liguori is declared a Doctor of the Church which are certain men and women who are revered by the Church for the special value of their writings and preaching and the sanctity of their lives. They each made important and lasting contributions to the faith and are to be recognized for their great merits. To be declared a Doctor of the Church , you have to meet three basic requirements: First, you must have lived a life of exemplary holiness, or insignis vitae sanctitas (outstanding sanctity). In short, you have to be a saint. Second, to be a Doctor of the Church you must have deepened the whole Church's understanding of the Catholic Faith with emins doctrina (eminent teaching). Which is to say, sanctity isn't enough. There are thousands of saints, but only 37 Doctors of the Church. To be a Doctor one must do more than just live the Faith. Rather, one must significantly and profoundly contribute to our understanding of Divine Revelation, helping us to know more deeply some truth about God and His actions in the World. And third, a pope must officially declare you a Doctor. That being said, as the Church understands it, when a pope declares someone a Doctor of the Church, he's not so much making someone a Doctor as he is recognizing what the Holy Spirit has already done - that He has conferred the charism of Doctor upon them. Next Item Previous Item

Stock Gifts To transfer a gift of securities submit a completed LETTER OF INTENT form to your broker, and to assure that your gift will be properly identified and applied to your intended purpose please send a copy to the Archdiocese. Gifting Stock to the Church Donating appreciated stock is a smart and impactful way to support the mission of the Church. Benefits to You: Tax Efficiency: You may avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciated value of the stock. Charitable Deduction: You can typically claim a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the stock (if held for more than one year). Larger Impact: Because of the tax savings, giving stock may allow you to make a more generous gift than if you donated cash. How It Works: To transfer a gift of securities, submit a completed LETTER OF INTENT form to your broker Contact your broker to initiate a stock transfer. Provide the church’s brokerage information (available from the parish office). Notify the church of the gift so it can be properly acknowledged and directed to the intended purpose (i.e. General Offertory, Food Pantry, Parish Endowment, etc.) The Parish will provide an acknowledgement of the specific stock and number of shares donated. Important Note: Always consult your tax advisor to ensure the gift is structured in the most beneficial way for your situation. Next Item Previous Item

Saint Paul of the Cross, a mystic and founder of the Passionists, was born in 1694 in Italy. From a young age, he felt a burning desire to devote his life to God. Paul endured spiritual trials and temptations, but through fervent prayer and austere penance, he found solace in the Passion of Christ. In 1720, he founded the Passionist Congregation, dedicated to preaching the love and mercy of Jesus Crucified. Paul’s deep contemplation of the Cross inspired profound conversions and miraculous healings. His unwavering faith and zeal for souls led to his canonization, leaving an enduring legacy of devotion to the suffering Christ. His feast day is October 20th. St. Paul of the Cross Time Period: 1694-1775 Feast Day: October 20 Title/Attributes: Confessor, Founder Location of Relic: Back Left Reliquary - Right Section Type of Relic: Body Paolo Francesco Danei was born in Ovada, a small town in the Alessandria area, in Piedmont, and was the first of 16 children who brightened the home of a family of noble origins, but in economic difficulty. From an early age he showed a great interest in religion and a very solid faith, nourished by daily participation in Mass, frequenting the Sacraments and the continuous practice of prayer, but to help the family he began to work with his father. His vocation, however, took him elsewhere. In 1713 something happened in the life of Paolo Francesco and he decided to live as a hermit monk, even though he did not belong to any Order. At the age of 26, the bishop allowed him to settle in a cell behind the church of Castellazzo Bormida. Here he developed the idea of ??founding a new Congregation, called the Poor of Jesus. Inside the cell, for over a year, he committed himself to writing the Rule which would be inspired by love for the Cross. This, in fact, would be the typical spirituality of the religious men that Paolo would guide: in an era of weak faith, embracing the most unpopular choice, the one that passes through the cross and sacrifice. He began to call himself "Brother Paolo of the Cross" and to help the poor and sick in whom he was able to contemplate the face of Jesus crucified. Finally in 1727 Benedict XIII authorized Paul to gather around him some companions to help him. The first was his blood brother, John the Baptist: the two were ordained priests in the same year. Thus was born the first nucleus of the Order of the Discalced Clerics of the Holy Cross and the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, later called Passionists. At the base was a radical belonging to the cross of Jesus and the concept that His Passion was not only an inevitable prerequisite for redemption from sin, but "the maximum expression of God's love for man". The first religious were trained as preachers: they would not fight the Turks with weapons, but with the word they would defeat ignorance, irreligion and abandonment of the Gospel. Paul of the Cross spoke and wrote a lot: perhaps ten thousand letters or more; his preaching during the Jubilee of 1750 is historic. His life, however, was spent largely in solitude, in the retreat on Monte Argentario where he moved and where he founded the first convent. From here he left for missions directed to the poorest areas of the Maremma and to the most remote islands of the Tuscan archipelago where it is difficult to make the Word of God penetrate. In 1771, thanks to the collaboration of Mother Crocefissa Costantini, she founded the female branch of the Congregation in Tarquinia: the cloistered nuns who would become the Passionist Sisters of Saint Paul of the Cross, a congregation of apostolic life consecrated to the educational mission, especially of women who were victims of violence and exploitation. Paul died in Rome in 1775; he was canonized by Pius IX in 1867. https://www.causesanti.va/it/santi-e-beati/paolo-della-croce.html Next Item Previous Item

St. Lucy of Syracuse was a noble-born Christian martyr from Sicily. After refusing an arranged marriage and giving her wealth to the poor, her pagan fiancé reported her to authorities. She was arrested, tortured, and executed for refusing to renounce her faith. Lucy is often depicted holding her eyes on a plate. One tradition says her eyes were removed by persecutors; another claims she removed them herself to preserve her chastity. Miraculously, her eyes were restored before burial. Revered for her courage and purity, St. Lucy is one of the few virgin martyrs listed in the Eucharistic Prayer. St. Lucy of Syracuse Time Period: 283-304 Feast Day: December 13 Title/Attributes: Virgin, Martyr Location of Relic: Main Reliquary - Right Section Type of Relic: Bones St. Lucy of Syracuse is one of the most famous virgin martyrs in the Church. She was born of noble Roman blood in Syracuse, Sicily in 283. After Lucy’s father passed away, her mother was concerned about her daughter’s future and arranged her marriage to a young pagan man. Lucy then convinced her mother to allow her to distribute a large portion of her riches to the poor. Lucy’s betrothed was outraged she was giving her patrimony away and turned her into the Governor of Syracuse. The Governor ordered her to burn a pagan sacrifice, when Lucy refused, he sentenced her to die. She was subjected to hideous torments, including burning and stabbing. There are two traditions as to why Lucy is depicted holding her eyes on a plate. The first tradition states that before she died, she prophesized the downfall of the Governor and the end of the persecution of Christians. The Governor was enraged and commanded his guards to remove her eyes. The second tradition states that she plucked her own eyes out to discourage a persistent suitor. After her death, as her body was being prepared for burial, it was discovered that her eyes were miraculously restore and intact. Saint names in Eucharistic Prayer I. The first list begins with Mary and Joseph and then the “blessed Apostles and Martyrs,” including Peter, Paul, Andrew (Peter’s brother), James (“the Greater”: the brother of John), John, Thomas, James (“the Lesser”: the son of Alpheus), Matthew, Bartholomew, Simon (“the Zealot”), and Jude (also called Thaddeus). The First List of Saint Names Continuing this first list of saints in Eucharistic Prayer I, as Charles Belmonte notes, “Five popes head the list: St. Peter’s first three successors, Linus, Cletus, Clement; then two popes of the third century, Sixtus II and Cornelius; Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, the intrepid defender of Catholic unity; the deacon Lawrence, who when his persecutor demanded from him the ‘treasures’ of the Church, showed him hundreds of poor people; Chrysogonus, a Roman priest who carried out the holy work of comforting the Christians who were in prison; two brothers, John and Paul, both officers of the [Roman] imperial palace, who were put to death under [the emperor] Julian the Apostate; and lastly, Cosmas and Damian, two Oriental physicians who gave their aid freely, and at whose graves there occurred ‘yet more cures than they had effected in their lives’” (Understanding the Mass, p. 158). The Second List of Saint Names As for the second list of saints in Eucharistic Prayer I, we ask for “some share in the fellowship” of several saints who were martyrs. Belmonte continues, “It mentions, in the first place, John (here obviously St. John the Baptist), and then seven men, followed by seven women, all martyrs. Stephen is the first deacon, whose glorious martyrdom is recounted in the Acts of the Apostles (6:8-7:60). Two apostles come next: Matthias, elected to take the place of Judas (Acts 1:15-16) and probably left out of the first list so as not to exceed the number of twelve, and Barnabas, St. Paul’s companion in his first missionary journey. Ignatius is the famous bishop of Antioch, sentenced to be fed to the wild beasts in Rome under [emperor] Trajano. Besides their names and the place of their martyrdom, little else is known of Alexander, the priest Marcellinus, and the exorcist Peter, who were all put to death in the great persecution of [emperor] Diocletian. The list continues with the names of the two young girls, Felicity and Perpetua (their names form the expression ‘everlasting happiness’), who confessed their faith at Carthage [in North Africa]; and of Agatha and Lucy in Sicily. It concludes with the names of two young martyrs beloved by the Romans, Agnes and Cecelia; and of Anastasia, martyred at Sirmium and later honored in Rome” (Understanding the Mass, pp. 159–160). All these saints are important because they were among the many early witnesses to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith. These are our spiritual fathers, our older brothers and sisters in Christ, who showed us that our faith was worth living and dying for. They showed us that, strengthened by the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the presence of the Holy Spirit in their hearts, they could overcome any persecutions and sufferings, even to the point of being killed. These saints give us great hope, and their prayers for us give us confidence that we, too, can live out the faith as they did, that we can live our life in Christ every day and look forward to the glory of heaven! https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/post/do-this-in-remembrance-of-me-part-55-saint-names-epi Next Item Previous Item

St. Charles Borromeo, born in 1538 to a noble family in Arona, Italy, was the nephew of Pope Pius IV. A brilliant scholar, he became a cardinal and papal secretary of state at a young age, playing a major role in the Catholic Reformation and the Council of Trent. As Archbishop of Milan, he reformed clergy, founded seminaries, and served the poor. He heroically cared for plague victims in 1576, risking his life daily. Wounded by an assassin and undeterred, he remained faithful to his mission. He died in 1584, remembered as a courageous and selfless shepherd. St. Charles Borromeo Time Period: 1538-1584 Feast Day: November 4 Title/Attributes: Bishop and Cardinal, Confessor Location of Relic: Back Right Reliquary - Right Section Type of Relic: From the Cassock St. Charles Borromeo was a Cardinal and one of the towering figures of the Catholic Reformation. He was born on October 2, 1538, the son of Count Gilbert Borromeo and Margaret de Medici, the sister of Pope Pius IV. The castle of his family was called Arona and was located on Lake Maggiore, in Italy. At the age of twelve, Charles was sent to the Benedictines of Arona for his education, having received the clerical tonsure. He studied in Milan and Paris, receiving his doctorate in civil and canon law in 1559. The following year he was named secretary of state by his uncle, Pope Pius IV, who also appointed him a cardinal and administrator of Milan. Charles served as a papal diplomat and urged Pius IV to reconvene the Council of Trent, which had been suspended in 1552. He played a leading role in the council, directing the writing of decrees and taking part in its deliberations. His father died about that time, and Charles refused to assume the titles of his family. He was ordained a priest in 1563 and made bishop of Milan. He delayed going to his new see until the catechism, breviary, and missal called for by the Council of Trent were completed. Finally reaching Milan in 1566, Charles reformed the diocese in every capacity, aided the English College in Douai, France, and held six provincial councils and six diocesan synods. In 1578, he founded the Oblates of St. Ambrose, now called the Oblates of St. Charles. In 1559, Charles was wounded by an assassin, Jerome Donati Farina, one of the many enemies of Charles’ rigorous reforms. The following year a famine struck the region, and he fed three thousand men, women, and children every day for three months. In 1576, he mobilized resources to aid Milan during a plague. The clergy and religious joined him as he went through the streets, caring for the stricken (the local government officials had fled the city). For almost a year, Charles cared for plague victims, going into debt to buy the necessities for the suffering. A vision informed him of the plague’s end. In 1580, he aided the English priests going back to the British Isles, and in 1583 he served as apostolic visitor to Switzerland. He died on the night of November 3, 1584 in Milan. Next Item Previous Item

John the Apostle was one of the Twelve Apostles and a close companion of Jesus Christ. He embarked on a journey with Jesus, both physically and spiritually, learning faith in Him. John’s writings, including the Gospel and Letters attributed to him, emphasize the theme of love. His words, “God is love,” highlight the unique aspect of Christian love. John’s teachings on love are not abstract or theoretical but concrete and applicable to real persons. As an Apostle and friend of Jesus, John provides insight into the phases of Christian love. His writings are considered sacred and canonical by the Catholic Church. St. John the Beloved Apostle Time Period: 1st Century Feast Day: December 27 Title/Attributes: Apostle, Evangelist Location of Relic: Main Reliquary - Center Section Type of Relic: Bones Saint John the Divine as the son of Zebedee, and his mother's name was Salome [Matthew 4:21, 27:56; Mark 15:40, 16:1]. They lived on the shores of the sea of Galilee. The brother of Saint John, probably considerably older, was Saint James. The mention of the "hired men" [Mark 1:20], and of Saint John's "home" [John 19:27], implies that the condition of Salome and her children was not one of great poverty. SS. John and James followed the Baptist when he preached repentance in the wilderness of Jordan. There can be little doubt that the two disciples, whom Saint John does not name (John 1:35), who looked on Jesus "as he walked," when the Baptist exclaimed with prophetic perception, "Behold the Lamb of God!" were Andrew and John. They followed and asked the Lord where he dwelt. He bade them come and see, and they stayed with him all day. Of the subject of conversation that took place in this interview no record has come to us, but it was probably the starting-point of the entire devotion of heart and soul which lasted through the life of the Beloved Apostle. John apparently followed his new Master to Galilee, and was with him at the marriage feast of Cana, journeyed with him to Capernaum, and thenceforth never left him, save when sent on the missionary expedition with another, invested with the power of healing. He, James, and Peter, came within the innermost circle of their Lord's friends, and these three were suffered to remain with Christ when all the rest of the apostles were kept at a distance [Mark 5:37, Matthew 17:1, 26:37]. Peter, James, and John were with Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. The mother of James and John, knowing our Lord's love for the brethren, made special request for them, that they might sit, one on his right hand, the other on his left, in his kingdom [Matthew 20:21]. There must have been much impetuosity in the character of the brothers, for they obtained the nickname of Boanerges, Sons of Thunder [Mark 3:17, see also Luke 9:54]. It is not necessary to dwell on the familiar history of the Last Supper and the Passion. To John was committed by our Lord the highest of privileges, the care of his mother [John 19:27]. John [the "disciple whom Jesus loved"] and Peter were the first to receive the news from the Magdalene of the Resurrection [John 20:2], and they hastened at once to the sepulchre, and there when Peter was restrained by awe, John impetuously "reached the tomb first." In the interval between the Resurrection and the Ascension, John and Peter were together on the Sea of Galilee [John 21:1], having returned to their old calling, and old familiar haunts. When Christ appeared on the shore in the dusk of morning, John was the first to recognize him. The last words of the Gospel reveal the attachment which existed between the two apostles. It was not enough for Peter to know his own fate, he must learn also something of the future that awaited his friend. The Acts show us them still united, entering together as worshippers into the Temple [Acts 3:1], and protesting together against the threats of the Sanhedrin [Acts 4:13]. They were fellow-workers together in the first step of Church expansion. The apostle whose wrath had been kindled at the unbelief of the Samaritans, was the first to receive these Samaritans as brethren [Luke 9:54, Acts 8:14]. He probably remained at Jerusalem until the assumption of the Virgin, though tradition of no great antiquity or weight asserts that he took her to Ephesus. When he went to Ephesus is uncertain. He was at Jerusalem fifteen years after Saint Paul's first visit there [Acts 15:6]. There is no trace of his presence there when Saint Paul was at Jerusalem for the last time. Tradition, more or less trustworthy, completes the history. Irenaeus says that Saint John did not settle at Ephesus until after the death SS. Peter and Paul, and this is probable. He certainly as not there when Saint Timothy was appointed bishop of that place. Saint Jerome says that he supervised and governed all the Churches of Asia. He probably took up his abode finally in Ephesus in 97. In the persecution of Domitian he was taken to Rome, and was placed in a cauldron of boiling oil, outside the Latin gate, without the boiling fluid doing him any injury. [Eusebius makes no mention of this. The legend of the boiling oil occurs in Tertullian and in Saint Jerome]. He was sent to labor at the mines in Patmos. At the accession of Nerva he was set free, and returned to Ephesus, and there it is thought that he wrote his gospel. Of his zeal and love combined we have examples in Eusebius, who tells, on the authority of Irenaeus, that Saint John once fled out of a bath on hearing that Cerinthus was in it, lest, as he asserted, the roof should fall in, and crush the heretic. On the other hand, he showed the love that was in him. He commended a young man in whom he was interested to a bishop, and bade him keep his trust well. Some years after he learned that the young man had become a robber. Saint John, though very old, pursued him among the mountain fastnesses, and by his tenderness recovered him. In his old age, when unable to do more, he was carried into the assembly of the Church at Ephesus, and his sole exhortation was, "Little children, love one another." The date of his death cannot be fixed with anything like precision, but it is certain that he lived to a very advanced age. He is represented holding a chalice from which issues a dragon, as he is supposed to have been given poison, which was, however, innocuous. Also his symbol is an eagle. From The Lives of the Saints by the Rev. S. Baring-Gould, M.A., published in 1914 in Edinburgh. Next Item Previous Item

St. Olcese was the Bishop in Gaul (modern France) in the late fourth century and the early fifth century. Olcese fled to Italy when Gaul was invaded by Vandals. The area he fled to in Italy is known today as Sant’Olcese. He lived a prayerful life of a hermit and worked in the village converting souls and performing miracles. St. Olcese Time Period: 4th - 5th Century Feast Day: January 22 Title/Attributes: Bishop, Confessor Location of Relic: Back Right Reliquary - Right Section Type of Relic: Bones St. Olcese was the Bishop in Gaul (modern France) in the late fourth century and the early fifth century. Olcese fled to Italy when Gaul was invaded by Vandals. The area he fled to in Italy is known today as Sant’Olcese. He lived a prayerful life of a hermit and worked in the village converting souls and performing miracles. Next Item Previous Item

IRA - Qualified Charitable Distribution A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) (also referred to as Charitable IRA Rollover Gifts) is an excellent way to show your support for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and receive tax benefits in return. Qualified Charitable Distribution A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) (also referred to as Charitable IRA Rollover Gifts) is an excellent way to show your support for St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and receive tax benefits in return. Whether you are planning your required minimum distribution (RMD) or not, consider making a gift from your traditional IRA to make the most of your charitable giving. You receive a tax benefit even if you take the standard deduction! It’s important to consider your tax situation before deciding whether to make a charitable contribution from your IRA. Be sure to share this gift plan with your advisor. TO QUALIFY You must be a minimum of 70 ½ or older (varies based on birth date) to transfer up to $100,000 directly from IRA plans to a qualified 501c3 charity on an annual basis. Distributions must be made directly from traditional IRA and Roth IRA plans by your IRA administrator. Gifts must be outright, meaning they go directly to St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. Our EIN is 76-0545136. Distributions to donor-advised funds or life-income arrangements such as charitable remainder trusts and charitable gift annuities do not qualify. Gifts from 401(k), 403(b), SEP and other plans do not qualify. Ask your financial advisor if it would make sense for you to create a traditional IRA account so you can benefit from an IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution. TAX BENEFITS IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions are excluded from gross income for federal income tax purposes on your IRS Form 1040. In 2024 the maximum is set at $100,000. For those who are at least 72, QCD’s can satisfy all or part of your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). You could avoid a higher tax bracket that might otherwise result from adding an RMD to your income. ADDITIONAL DETAILS Provide instructions on the St Anthony Fund you would like your donation applied to: General Fund Parish Endowment Food Pantry Other DOWNLOAD IRA INFORMATION FORM Have your IRA Administrator direct your donation to: St. Anthony of Padua Attn: Development 7801 Bay Branch Drive The Woodlands, TX 77382 If you would like more information about planned and tax-advantaged giving, please contact Joe Corona @ jcorona@ap.church St. Anthony of Padua encourages donors to consult their retirement plan administrator, or their tax or financial advisor to determine whether this option would be advantageous based on your individual financial and tax circumstances. Next Item Previous Item

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St. Victoria is a little-known saint remembered alongside her sister, Anatolia. Both refused persistent suitors and were imprisoned and starved for rejecting marriage. Anatolia converted to Christianity and evangelized many in Picenum before being executed for her faith. Victoria was later executed, possibly at Tribulano, for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods. Inspired by their courage, a guard converted and was also martyred. Their feast day is celebrated on December 23rd as a witness to faith and steadfastness in persecution. St. Victoria Time Period: d.c. 304 Feast Day: December 23 Title/Attributes: Martyr Location of Relic: Back Left Reliquary - Left Section Type of Relic: Bones St. Victoria is a little-known saint remembered alongside her sister, Anatolia. Both refused persistent suitors and were imprisoned and starved for rejecting marriage. Anatolia converted to Christianity and evangelized many in Picenum before being executed for her faith. Victoria was later executed, possibly at Tribulano, for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods. Inspired by their courage, a guard converted and was also martyred. Their feast day is celebrated on December 23rd as a witness to faith and steadfastness in persecution. Next Item Previous Item