Feast day · September 22

St. Emerita, Martyr on the via Ostiense

St. Emerita, Martyr on the via Ostiense

St. Emerita was a Christian martyr who was executed on the via Ostiense, a road leading out of Rome, during the 3rd century. Details about her life are scarce, but she is believed to have been a devout believer who refused to renounce her faith under persecution. St. Emerita is venerated for her unwavering commitment to her religious beliefs, even in the face of death.

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