Martyrs of Tivoli

The Martyrs of Tivoli, also known as Saint Symphorosa and her seven sons, were a group of Christian martyrs who lived during the 2nd century in Tivoli, Italy. They were brutally persecuted and martyred for their faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Saint Symphorosa, the matriarch of the family, was a devout widow who embraced Christianity and raised her seven sons in the teachings of Christ....