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Passion-⁠Bearer

Oliva of Brescia

A virgin who suffered for Christ at Brescia around 138.

Feast
March 5old style March 18
Reposed
1382nd century
Place
Brescia
Order
Martyrs

Life

Holy Martyr Oliva of Brescia was martyred in the time of the Emperor Hadrian, in the year 138, perhaps at Brescia in northern Italy. Her relics are venerated in the church of Saint Afra in Brescia. She is venerated as a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 5 March (new calendar).

Commemorated the same day March 5