Tatiana of Rome
Tatiana of Rome (* between 222 and 235 in Rome , † before 250 in Rome) was an ordained virgin and martyr of the 3rd century.
According to tradition, Tatjana was born in Rome at the time of Emperor Severus Alexander , and her father was appointed consul for the third time . Because of her faith she was brought before the emperor, who cracked down on Christians . Her hair was later cut off and cruelly tortured. According to tradition, Tatiana was tried in vain to be burned at the stake and thrown at the lions, so that she was eventually beheaded.
Tatiana is venerated as a saint in the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Churches ; her feast day is January 12th . From the 7th to the 15th centuries there was a small church dedicated to her on the Quirinal in the “fourth region” of Rome . On icons her attributes are the shaved head and the lion.
literature
- Ekkart Sauser: Tatiana. In: Biographisch-Bibliographisches Kirchenlexikon (BBKL). Volume 11, Bautz, Herzberg 1996, ISBN 3-88309-064-6 , Sp. 571-572.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tatiana of Rome |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Martyr and saint |
| DATE OF BIRTH | between 222 and 235 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rome |
| DATE OF DEATH | before 250 |
| Place of death | Rome |