Saint Martina of Rome | Brave Virgin Martyr | Feast Day January 30 | Saint Story for Kids
In today’s Saint Story for Kids, we learn about Saint Martina of Rome, a young Roman woman who showed great courage and faith during times of persecution. Saint Martina lived in the early Church and chose to remain faithful to Jesus even when it was dangerous. Because she refused to deny her faith, she suffered and became a martyr. Her bravery and trust in God continue to inspire Christians to stand firm in love and truth. In this episode, children will learn: Who Saint Martina of Rome was What it means to be a martyr Why courage and faith go together How trusting God helps us face fear Saint Martina’s story gently teaches kids that even quiet strength and sincere faith can shine brightly — and that God is always close to those who trust Him. Feast Day: January 30 Liturgical Colour: Red (Martyr) Perfect for families, classrooms, children’s liturgy, and young hearts learning about courage, faithfulness, and love for Jesus.
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30 January
formerly 20 January
confined to local calendars since 1969
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Wealthy daughter of a Christian Roman consul. On her parent’s death, she gave away her riches to the poor and devoted herself to prayer. Tortured and martyred in the persecutions of Alexander Severus for refusing to sacrifice to pagan gods. A basilica is dedicated to her at the Roman forum.
In the time after her death there were a series of biographies and descriptions of her martyrdom written, each more extravagant that the last, and none with historical value. Assorted miracles were ascribed to her, and her story was blended with those of other early martyrs, especially Saint Prisca and Saint Tatiana of Rome. One of the writers claimed that when she was beheaded, her body bled milk, a tale that led to her patronage of nursing mothers.
Died
martyred in 228
relics discovered on 25 October 1634 in a crypt near Mamertine prison at the Roman forum during a church construction project ordered by Pope Urban VIII
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Patronage
nursing mothers
Rome, Italy
Representation
woman tortured by being hung on a two-pronged hook
being beheaded by a sword
young woman with a lion
receiving a lily and the palm of martyrdom from the Virgin and Child

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