St. Tarsilla, Roman Virgin, aunt of st. Gregory the Great

St. Tarsilla was a Roman virgin who lived in the 6th century. She was the aunt of St. Gregory the Great, one of the four great Doctors of the Church. Tarsilla devoted her life to prayer and contemplation, and was known for her deep spirituality and ascetic lifestyle. She is venerated as a saint by the Catholic Church, and her feast day is celebrated on December 24th. Tarsilla is particularly invoked for her intercession in matters of family, as well as for those seeking a life of greater contemplation and prayer.