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December 10 · Optional · Red
St Eulalia of Mérida
(c. 290–304) Twelve-year-old of Mérida who slipped from her mother's country house to rebuke the judge enforcing Diocletian's edict, and was burned at the stake. Prudentius sang her hymn within a century; a dove was seen to rise from her mouth in death.
When is the feast of St Eulalia of Mérida?
The feast is celebrated on December 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with red vestments.
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When is the feast of St Eulalia of Mérida?
The feast of St Eulalia of Mérida is celebrated on December 10 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.
Who was St Eulalia of Mérida?
(c. 290–304) Twelve-year-old of Mérida who slipped from her mother's country house to rebuke the judge enforcing Diocletian's edict, and was burned at the stake. Prudentius sang her hymn within a century; a dove was seen to rise from her mouth in…
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