Saint Belina
Saint Belina (died c. 1135 AD near Troyes, Champagne, France) was a French virgin martyr venerated in the region of Champagne. She is said to have been a young woman of devout life who was murdered by a suitor after refusing to abandon her vowed virginity or to accept his unwanted advances. Her body was thrown into a well; she was subsequently discovered and venerated as a martyr. A church and parish near Troyes bear her name. Her feast day is June 19.
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| Saint Belina | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | June 19 |
| Profession | Young laywoman; virgin |
| Rel. Affiliation | Diocese of Troyes |
| Attributes | Palm branch (martyr); lily (virginity); well (manner of death) |
| Birthplace | Near Troyes, Champagne, France |
| Death Place | Near Troyes, Champagne, France |
| Cause of Death | Martyrdom; murdered for refusing to abandon her vowed virginity |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Belina was a young woman of the Troyes area in Champagne who had consecrated her virginity to God. According to the tradition, a nobleman or local man sought her hand in marriage or made improper advances; when she refused, he killed her and cast her body into a well. She was later discovered and venerated locally as a martyr for her faith and chastity. A church in the area was dedicated to her and her relics were preserved.
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Birth location: Near Troyes, Champagne, France
Death location: Near Troyes, Champagne, France
Notable location: Region of her life, death, and veneration (Troyes area, Aube, Grand Est, France)
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Feast day
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Veneration
Saint Belina is venerated in the Roman Catholic Church with a feast day on June 19, principally in the Champagne region and Diocese of Troyes.
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