Rufina and Secunda
Rufina and Secunda | |
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The Martyrdom of Saints Secunda and Rufina. Collaborative painting by Il Morazzone, Giulio Cesare Procaccini, and Giovanni Battista Crespi (1620–1625) | |
| Virgins and martyrs | |
| Born | 3rd century Rome, Roman Empire |
| Died | 257 Rome |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church |
| Canonized | Pre-Congregation |
| Feast | July 10 |
| Attributes | two maidens floating in the Tiber River with weights attached to their necks. |
Rufina and Secunda (died 257) were Roman virgin-martyrs and Christian saints. Their feast day is celebrated on 10 July.