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Also known as: Viviana;
Vivian; Vibiana
Profile
Her parents, Flavian and Dafrosa, were martyred in the persecution of
Julian the Apostate, and Vivian and her sister Demetria were turned over
to a woman named Rufina who tried to force her into prostitution. Upon her
continued refusal, Vivian was imprisoned in a mad house, then flogged to
death.
A church was built over her grave, in the garden of which grew an herb
that cured headache and epilepsy. This and her time spent with the
mentally ill led to her areas of patronage.
Born: in 4th century in Rome
Died: scourged to death c.361; her body was left to the dogs, but
none would touch her, and she was buried two days later
Patronage
diocese of Los Angeles California, epilepsy, epileptics, hangovers,
headaches, insanity, mental illness, mentally ill people, single laywomen,
torture victims
Representation: branch; pillar
source:
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/saintb17.htm
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