Saint Leocritia of Cordoba

detail from Martyrdom of Saint Leocricia and Saint Eulalia of Cordoba, by Josep Segrelles, plate for Historia de España, c.1910; swiped off Wikimedia CommonsAlso known as

  • Leocrizia
  • Lucretia
  • Lucrezia

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Born to wealthy Moorish parents, Leocritia converted to Christianity; her family drove her out. Saint Eulogius of Cordoba gave her shelter. She entered into religious life, was arrested, scourged, and martyred.

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  • “Saint Leocritia of Cordoba“. CatholicSaints.Info. 30 January 2023. Web. 15 May 2024. <>