Oliva of Brescia
Saint Oliva | |
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Missionary and Martyr | |
Died | 138 |
Venerated in | Greek Orthodox Church Roman Catholic Church |
Canonized | Pre-congregation |
Major shrine | Saint Afra's Church, Brescia, Italy |
Feast | 5 March |
Saint Oliva (or Olivia) (†138) was martyred under Hadrian; her relics are venerated at Saint Afra's Church, Brescia. Her feast day is 5 March.
External links[]
- Icon of St Olivia
- Oliva at Patron Saints Index
- 5 March saints at SaintPatrickDC.org
Categories:
- Italian saints
- 138 deaths
- 2nd-century Christian saints
- Ante-Nicene Christian female saints
- Italian saint stubs