Martyr
Julia of Mérida
A virgin martyr of Mérida in Spain, companion of Saint Eulalia, slain in 304.
- Feast
- December 10old style December 23
- Reposed
- 3044th century
- Order
- Martyrs
Life
Holy Martyr Julia of Mérida was a virgin martyr of Mérida (the ancient Augusta Emerita) in Spain, a companion of Saint Eulalia. She received the crown of martyrdom with her on 10 December 304, in the persecution of Diocletian.
In a small dome of the so-called "Hornito de Santa Eulalia" an image of her is kept, and a street in Mérida bears her name. She is honored as a saint of the undivided Church.
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