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Thursday, November 12
Prophet Ahijah the Shilonite
Sinaxarion

Martyr

Valeria of Limoges

A virgin martyr of Limoges in Gaul.

Feast
December 9old style December 22
Era
3rd century
Place
Limoges
Order
Martyrs

Life

Saint Valeria of Limoges was a virgin of Gaul (Aquitaine), venerated as a martyr. Her time is uncertain, between the first and third centuries.

According to tradition she was brought to the faith by Saint Martial of Limoges and was beheaded. She is a saint of the undivided Church and is commemorated on 9 December (New Calendar).

Commemorated the same day December 9