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- Eulalia (c. 289 – February 12, 303), co- patron saint of Barcelona, was a 13-year-old Roman Christian virgin who was martyred in Barcelona during the persecution of Christians in the reign of emperor Diocletian (although the Sequence of Saint Eulalia mentions the "pagan king" Maximian).
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Eulalia (c. 289 – February 12, 303), co- patron saint of Barcelona, was a 13-year-old Roman Christian virgin who was martyred in Barcelona during the persecution of Christians in the reign of emperor Diocletian (although the Sequence of Saint Eulalia mentions the "pagan king" Maximian ).
- February 12 (August 22 and December 10 in the Orthodox Church)
- 633 by Pope Vitalian
Another prominent saint within the cathedral is Saint James the Great, who is the patron saint of pilgrims and is often depicted with a staff, hat, and shell. Visitors can find a statue of Saint James in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament.
Eulàlia was declared the patron saint of Barcelona until 1563, when Santa Madrona took that honor and Mercè was added to the picture in 1637. You can find homages to Santa Eulàlia throughout Barcelona, especially in the Ciutat Vella and Sarrià, as well as in much local art from the Middle Ages.
Eulalia of Barcelona, Saint, a Spanish martyr in the persecution of Diocletian (February 12, 304), patron of the cathedral and city of Barcelona, also of sailors.
The cathedral is dedicated to Eulalia of Barcelona, co-patron saint of Barcelona, a young virgin who, according to Catholic tradition, suffered martyrdom during Roman times in the city. One story says that she was exposed naked in the public square and a miraculous snowfall in mid-spring covered her nudity.
- 53 metres (174 ft) (2 towers)
- Archdiocese of Barcelona
Worship and prayer | Saints. Home » Worship and prayer » Saints » Saint Eulalia. One of the most well-known and endearing part of the Cathedral of Barcelona is the crypt of Saint Eulalia.
Sep 5, 2021 · Sep 5, 2021. Called both the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Barcelona Cathedral, this towering Gothic edifice erected from 1298 to 1420 CE stands in memoriam to Eulalia, a young girl who became co-patron saint of Barcelona.
