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St. Daria
St. Daria Biography
St. Daria was a Christian martyr who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. According to legend, she was a Greek priestess of Minerva or a Roman Vestal Virgin who converted to Christianity and married St. Chrysanthus, the son of an Egyptian patrician named Polemius or Poleon. Together, they chose to live a life of chastity and went on to convert a number of Romans to Christianity.
When this was made known to the Roman tribune Claudius, Chrysanthus was arrested and tortured. Claudius and his wife, Hilaria, two sons, and 70 soldiers converted to Christianity as a result of Chrysanthus’s faith and fortitude under torture. The Emperor had Claudius drowned, his sons beheaded, and his wife hanged. Daria was forced to live as a prostitute, but her chastity was defended by a lioness. She was brought before the Emperor Numerian and ordered to be killed. There are various accounts of how she was killed, including stoning, beheading, and burial alive in a pit.
The remains of Sts. Chrysanthus and Daria are believed to be located in three different places: Prüm in modern-day Germany, the monastery of Belli Locus in France, and the cathedral of Reggio Emilia in Italy. A scientific study of some of the bones in the cathedral in Reggio Emilia confirmed that they were the remains of a young man and a young woman in their late teens, dating back to the period between 80 and 340 AD. The feast day of Sts. Chrysanthus and Daria is celebrated on October 25.
St. Daria is remembered as a brave and faithful Christian who remained true to her beliefs even in the face of persecution and death. She is a model of courage and devotion for all Christians.
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Prayers to St. Daria
Prayer of Intercession to
O blessed St. Daria, you were a courageous woman who remained true to your faith even in the face of persecution and death. You are a shining example of strength and devotion for all Christians. I ask for your intercession that I may follow in your footsteps and be faithful to the teachings of Jesus, no matter the cost. Help me to be strong in the face of adversity and to trust in the Lord’s plan for my life. May your example inspire me to live a life of love and service to others, as you did. Amen.
Prayer to
Dear St. Daria, you were a woman of great strength and courage who stood up for what you believed in even in the face of great danger. I ask for your intercession that I may have the same strength and courage to follow my faith and to stand up for what is right. Help me to be a beacon of hope and love in the world, just as you were. May your example inspire me to be a faithful servant of the Lord and to always put Him first in my life. Amen.
Reflection on the Feast of St. Daria
Today, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Daria on October 25th
On this feast of St. Daria, we are reminded of the powerful witness of this saint who remained faithful to her beliefs, even in the face of persecution and death.
As we reflect on St. Daria’s life, we are struck by her courage and strength in the face of overwhelming odds. She refused to back down from her faith, even when it meant facing execution. Instead, she stood firm in her belief in God and in the teachings of Jesus, and she inspired others to do the same.
As we celebrate the feast of St. Daria, let us remember her example of courage and faith. May we be inspired to stand up for what we believe in, even when it is difficult or unpopular. May we be willing to sacrifice our own comfort and safety in order to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Let us pray for the intercession of St. Daria, that we may be guided by her example and find the strength and courage to stand up for our faith in all that we do. Amen.
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