Saint Eulalia of Merida
Also known as
- Aulaire of Merida
- Aulazie of Merida
- Olalla of Merida
Profile
A consecrated virgin who, from her early youth, wanted to be a martyr. During the Diocletian persecutions, when she was around 12 to 14 years old (sources vary), she went to the tribunal, and confessed her faith on her own initiative. Tortured and martyred with Saint Julia of Merida. Legend says that when she was thrown naked into the street, snow fell to cover her; later when her ashes were dumped in a field, snow fell on them to create a burial pall. Often confused with Saint Eulalia of Barcelona.
Born
- tortured and burned alive c.304 Merida, Spain
Name Meaning
- victory (gaelic)
- fair shout (greek)
- runaways
- torture victims
- widows
- —
- in Spain
- Merida
- Oviedo, archdiocese of
- Oviedo, city of
MLA Citation
- “Saint Eulalia of Merida“. CatholicSaints.Info. 20 January 2024. Web. 28 March 2024. <>