Valeria of Caesarea in Palestine

Holy Martyr Valeria of Caesarea in Palestine, also called Kaleria, is remembered together with Kyriakia (Kyria) and Maria. All three lived in Caesarea of Palestine in the time of Diocletian's persecution (284-305). After being taught the Christian faith, they gave up the pagan way of life and withdrew to a solitary place, where they spent their time in prayer, asking the Lord that the persecution of Christians would cease and that faith in Christ would shine throughout the world.

The governor pressed them to bow to the idols, but they fearlessly confessed faith in Christ. For this they were given over to torture and died during it. Saint Valeria is commemorated on 20 June, in the new style.