Eurosia
Eurosia (or Orosia) is the patron saint of Jaca, a city in the province of Huesca of northeastern Spain, in the Pyrenees, the centre of her cult. In Spain, the "Fiesta de Santa Orosia" is celebrated on 25 June. Tradition states that she was born in Bayonne (or perhaps Bohemia) and died in 880, martyred by the Moors at Jaca.
Saint Eurosia | |
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Image of Saint Eurosia, whose hands have been cut off, Colle Umberto, Italy, 17th century. | |
| Martyr | |
| Born | 864 |
| Died | 880 AD |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church |
| Canonized | Cultus confirmed in 1902 by Pope Leo XIII |
| Major shrine | Jaca |
| Feast | 25 June |
Her legend states that she was of noble birth and promised to a Moor in an arranged marriage. Eurosia escaped and hid in a cave. Unfortunately, the smoke from her fire led to her capture. She was dragged from the cave by her hair and martyred.
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