Eulalia of Barcelona, Saint
Virgin, martyr (Barcelona , 304 ). This Spanish martyr , of the persecution of Diocletian is often identified with Eulalia of Merida , although there is sufficient evidence of separate identities. Numerous villages of Guienne and Languedoc are named for her, and she is known under various titles: Saint Eulalie, Saint Olaire, Saint Olacie, Saint Occille, Saint Olaille, and Saint Auzalie. Patroness of Barcelona and of sailors; invoked against drouth. Emblems : a palm, and cross in hand. Canonized , 633 . Her relics were preserved at Barcelona . Feast , 12 February .