Saint Carmen
Saint Carmen (also Carme; dates uncertain; early centuries AD) is a saint venerated in the Basque Country of Spain, associated with the town of Bermeo in Biscay. The traditional account identifies Carmen as a martyr or confessor of early Christianity in the Basque region. Little is historically documented; the devotion to Carmen in the Basque Country also overlaps with devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Nuestra Señora del Carmen). The name is also associated with the Carmelite tradition. Her feast day is July 16.
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| Saint Carmen | |
|---|---|
| Feast Day | July 16 |
| Profession | Early Christian; martyr or confessor (traditional) |
| Rel. Affiliation | Roman Catholic Church |
| Patronage | Basque Country (in part); fishermen (Bermeo) |
| Birthplace | Basque Country, Spain (traditional) |
| Death Place | Basque Country, Spain |
| Liturgical Class | Not included (universal calendar) |
| Historic Class | Not included |
Biography
Saint Carmen is a saint venerated in the Basque Country of Spain, especially in the fishing town of Bermeo in Biscay. The historical record is sparse; the devotion merges with the widespread Carmelite veneration of Our Lady of Mount Carmel (Nuestra Señora del Carmen), whose feast is July 16. In the Basque tradition, Carmen is honored as an early Christian figure. Her feast is July 16.
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Legend
Birth location: Basque Country, Spain (traditional)
Death location: Basque Country, Spain
Notable location: Town associated with her veneration in the Basque Country (Bermeo, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain)
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Feast day
July 16
Veneration
Saint Carmen is venerated in the Basque Country of Spain with a feast day on July 16.
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