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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.

A prayerSaint Eulalia, child unafraid of judges, pray that the smallest voices speak the truth.

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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