Martyr

Saint Felicity

Saint Felicity, a pregnant slave, was martyred with Perpetua, giving birth in prison before her execution.

Patron saint of Mothers, Expectant mothers, Widows
Feast
March 7
Era
2nd Century
Place
Carthage
Saint Felicity portrait

At a Glance

Saint Felicity

Feast Day
March 7
Era
2nd Century
Primary Place
Carthage
Vocation
Martyr
Patronage
Mothers, Expectant mothers, Widows

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Overview

Saint Felicity

Saint Felicity, a pregnant slave, was martyred with Perpetua, giving birth in prison before her execution.

Feast day: March 7

Patronage

Mothers, Expectant mothers, Widows

Connected Places

  • Carthage, Tunisia: Her martyrdom site
  • Rome, Italy: Relics in Santa Maria in Via Lata

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