Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: August 25
When did Saint Patricia live: 7th century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Patricia came from a wealthy family and fled an arranged marriage because she wanted to give herself completely to Christ. She distributed her entire fortune to the poor and embarked on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Unfortunately, her ship broke up after a storm and ran aground on the coast of Naples. She died there. According to legend, a pilgrim once lifted the stone over her grave and pulled out one of Patrizia's teeth. Blood then flowed from the corpse, which was kept in a glass jar like the tooth. The blood liquefies as the tooth approaches and every year on August 25.
PATRONAGE:
St. Patricia is the patron saint of the city of Naples and of pilgrims. She also protects against blood diseases.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
San Patricia has no special symbols.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Patrizia, Patricia, Patty