Codice prodotto: L10339
Memorial Day: July 10
When did Saint Viktoria live: 3rd century AD
BIOGRAPHY:
Saint Viktoria, born in Jerusalem (Israel), was betrothed to a pagan patrician named Eugenius, but refused to marry him because she had consecrated herself to Christ as a virgin bride. In order to defile her purity, he wanted to have her taken to a brothel, but this was prevented by divine intervention. The accusation of despising Roman gods resulted in the death penalty.
PATRONAGE:
St. Viktoria is the patron saint of the sick, the betrothed, virgins and steadfastness in faith.
SYMBOLISM, DEPICTION:
The symbols of San Viktoria are a book as a sign of her wisdom, a palm branch which generally functions as a symbol of martyrdom, lilies which emphasize her innocence and a sword to emphasize her courage and martyrdom.
PATRON SAINT OF:
Viktoria, Victoria, Victoire, Vittoria, Vicky, Vika, Victorina