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Saint Eulalia of Barcelona

Saint Eulalia of Barcelona, also known as Aulaire, Aulazia, Aulazie, Auzalie, Elalia, Eulalie, Eulària, Occille, Olacie, Olaia, Olaille, Olaire, Olalla, and Ollala, was born around the year 290 in Barcelona, Spain.

Feast Day February 12Died February 12, 304

Biography

Saint Eulalia of Barcelona, also known as Aulaire, Aulazia, Aulazie, Auzalie, Elalia, Eulalie, Eulària, Occille, Olacie, Olaia, Olaille, Olaire, Olalla, and Ollala, was born around the year 290 in Barcelona, Spain. She is celebrated as a sanctified virgin and is considered the forerunner of professed nuns. At the tender age of 13 or 14, during the persecutions of Diocletian, Saint Eulalia was martyred for her unwavering faith in Christianity. Her strong devotion to Christ led her to face severe torment and suffering. Saint Eulalia is often confused with another saint, Saint Eulalia of Merida. Her representation in Christian art typically depicts a young woman holding a palm branch, symbolizing her martyrdom, as well as a cross, indicating her Christian faith and the sacrifice she made for it.

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Detail of A BasRelief of The Flagellation of Santa Eulalia By Bartolomé Ordóñez 1520 Back Choir of The Cathedral of Barcelona Spain Photographed By Magnificus

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