Felicitas, Saint 23 Nov
Felicitas, Saint 23 Nov
Martyr (2nd century ), died Rome. She was a holy Roman widow martyred during the reign of Emperor Antoninus, with seven sons (Januarius, Felix, Philip Pius, Silvanus, Alexander, Vitalis, and Martialis), because of their defense of Christianity . Saint Felicitas was buried with Saint Silvanus in the cemetery of Maximus on the Salarian Way. Patroness of women who wish to obtain children . Emblems : palm, sword, seven children grouped behind their mother. Relics in Capuchin church at Montefiascone, Tuscany. Feast , Roman Calendar, 23 November .